Production Planner

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.  Job Purpose The Production Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production activities within a limited-volume, high-complexity additive manufacturing environment.

This role ensures on-time delivery by balancing printer capacity, build sequencing, post-processing constraints, material availability, and ongoing engineering changes. Acting as the central point of coordination across print operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain, the planner enables efficient production flow while helping transition additive manufacturing processes from early-stage, constrained operations to a scalable and mature production system.   Duties and Responsibilities Additive Manufacturing Production Planning Develop daily, weekly, and monthly build schedules for additive manufacturing (AM) equipment Sequence builds based on: Build volume utilization Print time and layer complexity Powder and material changeovers Machine qualification requirements and planned/unplanned downtime Release print jobs and manage rescheduling resulting from: Print failures Engineering revisions Material availability constraints Post-Processing & Production Flow Coordination Plan and synchronize post-print operations, including: Depowdering and support removal Heat treatment, HIP, and VSR processes CNC machining Inspection and testing, as required Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for outside processing suppliers Manage work-in-process (WIP) flow from printing through post-processing and inspection Actively expedite jobs to meet production priorities and delivery commitments Proactively communicate delays, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders Partner with Print Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to identify and mitigate non-printer bottlenecks, which are often the primary production constraints Material & Build Readiness Partner with Supply Chain to ensure powder and critical spare availability aligned with production schedules Coordinate with Supply Chain on: Powder reuse strategies, refresh rates, and shelf-life management Lot traceability and material certification requirements Support build readiness reviews and ensure traveler accuracy Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate closely with: Print Operations Manufacturing Engineering Design and Additive Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain Participate in daily tier meetings and production readiness reviews Serve as the single source of truth for build priorities, capacity, and schedule commitments ERP, MES & Data Management Support the integration and ongoing use of MES and print management systems Create, release, and manage work orders within the MES/ERP environment Maintain accurate routings, lead times, and build standards Continuously refine planning parameters as processes mature Continuous Improvement & Scale-Up Drive improvements in schedule adherence, throughput, and overall production performance Support the transition of AM operations from limited production to full-scale, mature manufacturing volumes Assist in defining and standardizing: Build recipes Time fences and frozen planning windows Capacity models by printer type Apply Lean manufacturing principles and AM-specific metrics to drive continuous improvement Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.   Qualifications Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

include: Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor’s degree required with a degree in supply chain, business management, or engineering preferred 3–7 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations Direct experience planning additive manufacturing or other highly constrained production processes Strong understanding of: Build times versus capacity planning Post-processing workflows High-mix, low-volume production environments Experience with ERP/MRP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor) Experience with metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED) or industrial polymer AM preferred Familiarity with print management or MES tools preferred Exposure to regulated industries such as aerospace, energy, medical preferred APICS CPIM certification or equivalent preferred Lean manufacturing or Theory of Constraints experience preferred Skills and Abilities  Advanced level Excel skills, including capacity modeling and scenario planning Ability to operate efficiently in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments Role Classification and Working Conditions This is a salaried, exempt-level position.

This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.   Physical/Other Requirements Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.   We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time. Benefits:  Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options Dental Plans, with buy-up option Vision Plan Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options Short Term Disability, paid for by the company Long Term Disability, paid for by the company Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k/Roth 401k Voluntary Accident Plans Voluntary Critical Illness Plans Hospital Indemnity Plan Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.

Hyliion is a company focused on revolutionizing the commercial transportation industry through its innovative electrification solutions. Specializing in hybrid and fully electric powertrain technologies, Hyliion is dedicated to providing sustainable and efficient solutions for trucking fleets. With a commitment to reducing emissions and improving overall operational performance, Hyliion is at the forefront of driving the industry towards a more sustainable future.