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Actalent

Planning Engineer

Chattanooga, TN, United States

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

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Pay: The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 17, 2026

Original job description

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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