Manufacturing Capacity Planning Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, capacity planning, or manufacturing strategy environments.
• This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing growth initiatives by analyzing production capacity, workforce requirements, supply chain constraints, and operational capabilities across manufacturing operations.
• The role will play a critical part in helping the organization evaluate and respond to rapidly increasing customer demand while ensuring operational feasibility and long-term scalability.
• The Manufacturing Capacity Analyst will partner closely with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Leadership teams to assess current and future capacity requirements.
• This individual will evaluate production scenarios, identify operational constraints, develop capacity models, and provide data‑driven recommendations that support strategic business decisions.
• The ideal candidate possesses strong manufacturing knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex operational data into actionable recommendations.
• This individual must be comfortable working in fast‑paced manufacturing environments and supporting high‑growth operational strategies.

• Capacity Analysis & Planning
• Analyze manufacturing capacity across multiple operations and facilities.
• Evaluate production capabilities against forecasted and actual customer demand.
• Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and operational risks impacting capacity.
• Develop capacity planning models to support short‑term and long‑term business needs.
• Generate recommendations to improve capacity utilization and operational readiness.
• Manufacturing & Operations Analysis
• Assess manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, labor availability, and production constraints.
• Support analysis of workforce capacity, staffing requirements, and operational resource planning.
• Evaluate manufacturing readiness for new customer demand and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to understand operational limitations and opportunities.
• Support production ramp‑up and expansion planning activities.
• Supply Chain Capacity Assessment
• Analyze supplier and supply chain capabilities relative to forecasted production requirements.
• Identify supply chain constraints that may impact manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to evaluate capacity risks.
• Support contingency planning and risk mitigation activities.
• Develop recommendations to improve overall operational responsiveness.
• Strategic Planning & Business Support
• Provide data‑driven insights to support manufacturing growth decisions.
• Evaluate multiple demand scenarios and determine operational impact.
• Support…