Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire

Salary: -39,000 - -41,000 per year

Hours: 8 - 4.30pm Mon - Thurs and 8 - 2.30pm Friday

We are recruiting a Planning Engineer to support structured, repeatable manufacturing processes. The role focuses on building and maintaining robust planning, ensuring effective works order sequencing and strong work centre performance.

Key responsibilities

General and task management

• Create and maintain manufacturing information including route cards, bills of materials, planning structures and specifications in line with company standards
• Use Evolution MRP to build and manage routings and BoMs
• Define material requirements, manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment
• Develop test specifications and support manufacture and rework of composite test samples
• Establish production processes to a stable, repeatable standard that meets design and specification requirements
• Support change control activity
• Work with Production and Quality teams to resolve non-conformances and production issues
• Apply lean principles to improve flow, reduce waste and shorten build cycles
• Train colleagues on processes, applications and manufacturing data

Self management

• Follow health and safety, quality, environmental and company policies
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
• Identify issues early and take practical steps to resolve them
• Plan and prioritise workload effectively
• Take ownership of work and support team performance
• Remain adaptable and focused under pressure

Performance measures

• Safety
• Quality
• Cost
• Delivery

Skills and experience

Knowledge

• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and related documents
• Understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes

Experience and education

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field desirable
• Proven experience using an MRP system is essential

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering data
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Clear communication and ability to work across teams
• Data analysis and problem solving capability
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

This is a hands on planning role suited to someone who enjoys structure, problem solving and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

If you are interested in the role of Planning Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.

If this job isn''t exactly right for you but you''re looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.