ALTEN Technology USA
Manufacturing Capacity Planning Engineer
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Manufacturing Capacity Planning Engineer in Detroit to analyze production capacity, workforce needs, and supply chain constraints across manufacturing operations. The role supports high-growth initiatives by developing capacity models and providing data-driven recommendations to leadership on operational feasibility and scalability.
What you'll do
- Analyze manufacturing capacity across multiple operations and facilities to identify constraints and bottlenecks
- Evaluate production capabilities against forecasted and actual customer demand scenarios
- Develop capacity models and conduct what-if analyses to support strategic business decisions
- Partner with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Planning teams on capacity assessments
- Assess workforce requirements, equipment utilization, and supply chain feasibility for growth initiatives
- Translate complex operational data into actionable recommendations for leadership
What they're looking for
- Capacity planning and production modeling
- Manufacturing and industrial engineering principles
- Data analysis and quantitative reasoning
- Supply chain and operations management
- Excel, databases, or manufacturing planning software (ERP/MES)
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strategic business acumen
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ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.
View all jobs at ALTEN Technology USALikely interview questions
- Describe your experience analyzing manufacturing capacity constraints—what methods or tools have you used to identify bottlenecks?
- Walk us through a time you developed a capacity model to evaluate a significant demand increase. What was the outcome?