Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Project Planner

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience in manufacturing, production planning, project coordination, operations, engineering, or a related discipline is required.
  • 3+ years of experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
  • Experience with scheduling software, such as Primavera P6.
  • Knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, or other manufacturing processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate manufacturing priorities across machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, and assembly operations.
  • Ensure schedule adherence by coordinating resources including people, machines, material, and tooling.
  • Align production activities with project schedules and customer commitments by working with planners.
  • Track manufacturing activity status and provide visibility to project teams and management.
  • Oversee readiness of manufacturing work orders before release to operations.
  • Support daily production planning meetings to resolve barriers to production.
  • Partner with leadership and project teams for capacity planning and resource prioritization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits including dental, vision, and prescription coverage with HSA options.
  • Wellness Programs including Employee Assistance Program for health and well-being support.
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions for retirement savings.
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays for work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to enhance work-life balance.
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs for professional growth.
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee achievements.
  • Employee Referral Program to encourage team building.
Full Job Description
About the role:

As a Project Planner you will coordinate manufacturing execution activities from project release through final delivery. You will serve as a key link between Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Project Management, ensuring you properly plan, prioritize, release, and execute manufacturing work. The Manufacturing Project Planner works closely with shop planners, supervisors, engineers, and project teams to support production readiness, monitor progress, and drive successful project execution across the facility.

You will report to the Reactor Vessel Internals Engineering Manager and be located at Newington, NH. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate manufacturing priorities across machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, and assembly operations.
  • Coordinate resources to ensure schedule adherence, including people, machines (availability / level loading), material, programs, tooling, and paperwork.
  • Work with machine shop, fabrication, and quality planners to align production activities with project schedules and customer commitments.
  • Track the status of manufacturing activities and provide visibility to project teams and management.
  • Coordinate creation of manufacturing work orders and production packages with engineering personnel.
  • Oversee release readiness of manufacturing work orders, ensuring required engineering, quality, material, and production inputs are complete before release to operations.
  • Support daily production planning and execution meetings, helping resolve barriers to production.
  • Partner with operations leadership, project teams, and resource planners to support capacity planning and resource prioritization activities.
  • Provide manufacturing progress, schedule risk, and execution status inputs to Component Delivery and Project Controls teams.
  • Coordinate resolution of production constraints and support schedule recovery efforts.
  • Promote continuous improvement of manufacturing planning, work order management, and execution processes.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience in manufacturing, production planning, project coordination, operations, engineering, or a related discipline is required.
  • 3+ years of experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
  • Experience with scheduling software, such as Primavera P6.
  • Knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, or other manufacturing processes is preferred.


We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

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Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program

About Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is an American manufacturing company that provides services to various industries, including nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and defense. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. The company has a long history of innovation and has been involved in many significant projects, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the United States. Today, Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a leading provider of nuclear power technology and services, with a global presence in over 20 countries.
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Size
90,000 employees
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Founded
1884

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