Junior Engineer & Planning Coordinator
Listed on 2025-12-13
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
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About Targetti USA
Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light.
Position Summary
The Junior Engineer & Planning Coordinator plays a dual role in supporting engineering activities and coordinating production schedules to meet Estimated Ship Dates (ESD). This position combines technical knowledge with operational planning, ensuring accurate product documentation, efficient resource allocation, and timely order fulfillment. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering specifications while managing scheduling and inventory processes.
This role is fully on-site at our Costa Mesa office. You’ll be joining us in person Monday through Friday, so we’re looking for candidates within a comfortable commuting distance.
Position Responsibilities
ESD Scheduling- Calculate processing time required for each order; estimate time needed for production, QC checks, and packing to set realistic ship dates
- Coordinate production activities to ensure products are completed and ready by the ESD
- Verify availability of materials and components to meet the production schedule
- Develop contingency plans for potential delays, including re‑scheduling due to unplanned changes in ship dates from Italy
- Maintain the ESD spreadsheet and ensure tentative dates are minimized
- Communicate ESD updates to the internal team
- Release all production orders depending on the scheduled weeks
- Monitor open and closed orders and make necessary changes
- Release the samples and monitor them
- Perform any reversal of a work order that should not have been closed
- Collect and analyze inventory data to track turnover and waste
- Apply basic lean principles to recommend improvements for inventory efficiency
- Monitor service levels and production lead times to ensure customer requirements are met
- Use forecasting tools to identify potential delays and support reliability improvements
- Track KPIs for supply chain performance, including on-time shipments
- Establish and support data analysis initiatives using tools like Excel or basic Six Sigma concepts
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean and Kaizen methodologies
- Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve warehouse and production efficiency
- Ensure BOMs reflect up-to-date design specifications, revisions, and part substitutions
- Enter and manage BOM data in the company’s ERP system (SAP)
- Support product data accuracy by maintaining part numbers, descriptions, and material lists
- Assist with cost analysis by ensuring accurate component pricing and quantities are reflected in BOMs
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams to validate and update BOMs
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications for BOM accuracy
- Identify and resolve BOM‑related discrepancies or issues
Applies to ad‑hoc assistance across functions as needed.
Qualifications Education & Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or product development environment (internships accepted)
- Experience with BOM creation, product documentation, or ERP systems is a plus
- Basic understanding of BOM structure, part numbering systems, and product lifecycle management
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD) for reference and…
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