The Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner is responsible for the daily technical performance of the assigned production line. This role serves as the primary engineering partner to Operations, ensuring equipment, processes, and cross-functional resources work together to maintain safe, stable, and efficient production.
The Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner provides real-time visibility into line performance, coordinates issue resolution, leads structured escalation of production risks, and drives rapid recovery to standard operating conditions. While focused on daily execution, the Line Planner also identifies recurring issues and partners with the Process Group to implement long-term improvements.
The work
Key Responsibilities
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Daily Production Performance
Own the daily technical performance of assigned production lines.
Monitor machine status, production flow, and key performance metrics.
Identify production risks and proactively communicate impacts to Operations.
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Issue Management & Escalation
Lead structured escalation of safety, quality, delivery, and equipment issues.
Coordinate cross-functional resources including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and the Process Group.
Ensure production issues are documented and communicated effectively.
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Production Recovery
Drive rapid problem solving to restore production to standard conditions.
Verify that corrective actions achieve expected performance.
Escalate recurring or systemic issues for long-term investigation.
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Standardization
Maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and engineering standards.
Support adherence to standardized work across the production line.
Identify opportunities to improve standard work based on daily observations.
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Performance & Capacity Support
Monitor production performance trends and identify emerging risks.
Support production planning through cycle time, capacity, and equipment performance analysis.
Assist with launch activities and production readiness.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Manufacturing Engineer - Line Planner is the engineering owner of daily production performance, ensuring manufacturing operates safely, efficiently, and consistently by coordinating rapid problem resolution, maintaining production standards, and enabling Operations to achieve stable performance every day.
Line OEE
Downtime reduction
Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR)
Schedule attainment
First Pass Yield / Scrap performance
On-time issue escalation
Completion of corrective actions
Accuracy of production reporting
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Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Who they want
Experience
3–7 years of manufacturing engineering or production engineering experience.
MES, ERP, or production monitoring systems preferred
Databricks & Query language experience preferred
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A successful Line Planner is someone who
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to Wil Richardson (ChP/MFE4)
INTERACTION
This position interacts with Operators, Operational Technicians, Special Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers and Leadership
Thinks with urgency while remaining organized.
Can quickly prioritize competing production issues.
Communicates effectively across Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
Uses data to drive decisions rather than assumptions.
Builds strong relationships across functions.
Escalates issues early and follows through until resolution.
Balances immediate production needs with continuous improvement opportunities.
What you get
BENEFITS
Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA
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Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
Competitive Salary
Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
Industry Best Retirement Benefit
401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay, helping you secure your financial future
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
Onsite Starbucks Cafe
Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)
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