Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Our client, a respected player within the engineering sector, is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support ongoing growth and operational excellence. This position offers the chance to work within a technically advanced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued.

The Opportunity as Planning Engineer:

• Take ownership of manufacturing process planning, supporting both new product introduction and existing product optimisation.
• Produce and manage comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including process instructions and routing details.
• Establish accurate set-up and cycle times to support production efficiency.
• Work alongside procurement to define tooling, materials, and inspection requirements.
• Generate machining time estimates using appropriate calculations and technical data.
• Trial, validate, and refine new production methods, working both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Continuously review and enhance processes to drive improvements in productivity and quality.
• Provide guidance on product compliance and relevant standards.
• Act as a liaison for engineering-related customer enquiries and technical discussions.
• Create supporting technical visuals and process layouts using CAD tools such as Catia.
• Participate in contract and technical reviews to ensure feasibility and alignment.
• Contribute to APQP and PPAP activities, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
• Support export-related processes, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the Quality function to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities align with customer specifications and industry standards.

Skills and experienced required as Planning Engineer:

Educated in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (HNC, BTEC, or similar qualification advantageous).

• Solid hands-on experience within machining and production engineering environments.
• A mindset geared towards continuous improvement, with the confidence to challenge existing methods.
• Experience designing and developing production fixtures and tooling.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Proven ability to enhance manufacturing processes and operational performance.
• Broad understanding of machining techniques and specialised manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with export compliance requirements.
• Experience within the aerospace sector would be beneficial.

This opportunity would suit a motivated engineer looking to make a tangible impact within a progressive and quality-driven organisation.

Benefits as Planning Engineer:

• Up to -45k Basic Salary
• Great career advancement opportunities
• Death in service x 4
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Enhanced sick pay
• More benefits, please enquire