Production Planner Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive production plans aligned with sales forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to ensure on-time delivery of medical devices (AEDs, monitors, etc.).
• Conduct capacity planning and resource allocation, optimizing production schedules to maximize efficiency while adhering to quality and compliance standards (MDR, ISO 13485).
• Lead material requirements planning (MRP), collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of components, and minimize stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to address delays, quality issues, or supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, quality assurance, sales, and manufacturing teams to align production plans with product launches, design changes, and regulatory updates.
• Maintain production data and documentation (e.g., production schedules, capacity reports, material flow records) to support compliance audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support lean production initiatives, identify process optimization opportunities, and contribute to reducing lead times, waste, and production costs.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (MDR 2017/745) and internal quality management systems throughout the production planning process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in production planning within the medical device industry (preferred) or high-tech manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP HANA/R/3 is highly preferred) and production planning tools; strong data analysis and Excel skills.
• Deep understanding of production planning principles, capacity management, MRP, and lean manufacturing methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Familiarity with medical device regulations (MDR, ISO 13485) and quality management systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in Chinese, English and German (written and spoken) – mandatory for cross-border and internal collaboration.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in emergency medical technology, contributing to life-saving products.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and compliant work environment with a focus on employee development and career growth.
• Competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses, health insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and professional training opportunities to enhance your skills in medical device production and compliance.
• International exposure through collaboration with global teams across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Engineering

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing