Manufacturing Engineering & Planning Manager

SuperCom, a global leader in advanced tracking, identification, and security solutions, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Engineering & Planning Manager to join our team.

This role is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering and production planning activities, ensuring production continuity, accurate planning, and efficient execution, while supporting the transition of products from development to manufacturing and strengthening engineering processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Engineering

Establish and maintain accurate product structures (BOMs) and configuration management
Provide engineering support and mechanical approvals for components and products
Manage product updates, engineering changes (ECOs), and device configurations
Lead transfer from R&D to production (NPI)
Monitor component lifecycle and lead obsolescence and replacement processes
Define testing procedures and quality inspection criteria for production
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements
Perform and document lab testing required for product validation and recertification
Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and engineering methodologies
Participate in root cause analysis for production failures, RMAs, and supplier-related issues

Production Planning & Resource Management

Build and manage production plans (daily, weekly, monthly) based on forecasts, customer orders, and inventory
Coordinate cross-functional activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Sales
Monitor raw material consumption, finished goods inventory, and report deviations
Support production scheduling and ensure material readiness and production continuity
Track and monitor production performance and adherence to plans
Support capacity planning and resource alignment according to production needs (labor, materials, machines)
Ensure accuracy and consistency of planning and production data in the Priority ERP system

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and production planning
Experience working with production processes and manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with Priority ERP system - Must
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and strong system-level thinking
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Excellent English- written and spoken
Experience in electronics manufacturing and assembly operations - Advantag