Production Planner (Engineering / MRP Services Specialist)- Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail – including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.

The RL product offerings include light rail vehicles, electric locomotives, diesel-electric locomotives, passenger coaches, and high speed trains. Core manufacturing processes include extensive carshell welding activities, bogie fabrication and assembly, electrical subassembly, finishing and paint, and final assembly.

The Production Planner (Engineering Services Specialist) has the primary responsibility to build and maintain manufacturing bills of materials (based on released Engineering drawings and bills of materials) and ensure that the build order, technology, supply-chain process, production capabilities, and baseline production dates is entered into the MRP/ERP system accurately. The production planner is to work with other key departments to collect key information relevant to their scope and apply it accordingly.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in implementation and maintenance of Engineering Change Notice System for product improvements, repairs and new product development.
• Works within MRP / ERP systems to add, remove, modify, and solve datasets.
• Structures (build and sequence) a set of manufacturing bill of materials for different stages of manufacturing rail vehicles (requires a basic knowledge of the manufacturing processes, terminologies, and concepts).
• Crafts MBOMs and MBOM structures, assigning the appropriate work centers to each work order to define the correct material delivery zones, and assigning the appropriate cost centers to define the accurate labor cost allocations.
• Evaluating Engineering Drawings and BOM’s to develop Manufacturing BOM’s.
• Understands how “Bills of Materials” are structured and used with a work order system including setting up time standards, lead times, lead time offsets, and their effects on supply and demand.
• Adjusts bills of materials based on in-source, out-source, subcontract based on business need.
• Take a “hands on” approach to production planning including supporting production, manufacturing /industrial engineering, supply chain, enterprise scheduling, and design engineering to resolve bill of material / supply & demand issues.
• Realizes the impact of MBOM changes to the business and customer departments.
• Able to work on-site in accordance with Siemens Mobility policy.
• This posting is for a position located at Sacramento, CA but possible relocation to Lexington, NC depending on the selected candidate.   

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with multiple BOM types (BOMs, EBOMs, MBOMs), ideally in a low volume - high mix and engineered to order manufacturing operation, or proven experience in a construction related field preparing work plans and quantity takeoffs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Work experience (including number of years: 0 to 3 years)
• Knowledge, skills, or expertise: SAP, Other MRP/ERP Systems
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Must be able to work in team environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work on-site in accordance with Siemens' Policy

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering / Construction Management, Management of Information Systems, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technician or AA degree.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to effectively communicate complex concepts to broad audiences. 
• Able to manage multiple assignments and tasks in parallel while meeting key deadlines
• Possesses a growth, technical, and troubleshooting mindset 
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Automation experience (Winshuttle, Python, KNIME, Studio X, etc..)

Why you'll love working for Siemens:

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Please contribute to our social responsibility initiatives passionate about access to education, access to technology, sustaining communities, and positively impacting the community.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
• Diversity and inclusivity focused – Just named on the Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Diversity list!
• Siemens is proud to have been named Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

*This job is based in Sacramento, CA. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range in Sacramento, CA, is $70,800 - $95,700. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.