Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer Description: The Planning Engineer will be responsible for managing projects in an automotive manufacturing environment. The position is 50% hands on and 50% behind a desk. Responsibilities: Pre-Planning Concept / Invest (New model & model change manufacturing equipment upgrades and investment estimations) Specification Development (Develop new manufacturing equipment specifications for new and existing features) Vendor selection Installation, Commissioning, Handover Release to Production Post Release Stand-by support Change Management / Documentation Continual improvement Supporting Maintenance and Production Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system Coordinate activities with the maintenance and production team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues Develop systems to meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements Identify requirements for vehicle structure to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost in all departments within the automotive facility Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for assigned areas of production Complete projects on schedule and within the annual administrative, operational, and capital budgets Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues Collaborate with other production departments, quality, pilot hall, R&D, production control, and engineering to provide best in class product quality Implement training plans to improve overall organizational capability production departments Lead Engineering activities in processing model changes/ investigation Prepare clear and well-written communications on behalf of sr management, both within & to outside recipients, including Germany as required. Prepare & coordinate various reports, presentations & documents with the departments by gathering data and/or preparing PowerPoint slides Requirements: Engineering Degree Experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive experience is a plus) Experience as Manufacturing/Process/Mechanical/Project Engineer is preferred Project Management experience Vendor management CAD simulations Knowledge of Catia or MicroStation is preferred Continuous improvement Strong communication skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chattanooga, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chattanooga, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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