Manufacturing Planner

Role:
Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Birmingham International Airport - BHX Duration: 6 months 12 months likely Role Type:
Onsite Salary:
Depending on experience Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer with our globally renowned aerospace client in their Engineering team supporting the E-7 Wedgetail programme in Birmingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating manufacturing requirements throughout the product lifecycle, supporting new programme development and existing production activities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Integrated Product Team (IPT), you will develop manufacturing solutions, optimise production processes and ensure engineering data is translated into effective manufacturing plans and work instructions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, author and maintain technical manufacturing work instructions in accordance with approved engineering, regulatory and quality requirements. Interpret engineering drawings, OEM data, design documentation and maintenance information to produce accurate and standardised manufacturing plans and work packages. Create, manage and maintain complex electronic manufacturing plans, work orders and production documentation. Control manufacturing configuration, including engineering baselines, master manufacturing plans, aircraft-specific work orders and non-conformance documentation.

Act as the interface between production and engineering, managing technical queries from the shop floor and monitoring associated performance metrics. Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop manufacturing solutions and support programme delivery throughout the product lifecycle. Develop and implement manufacturing plans, tooling strategies and production methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality. Investigate and resolve manufacturing and technical issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.

Support the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies, Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production performance. Work closely with engineering teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve manufacturing capability and operational effectiveness.

Skills & Experience:

Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.

Experience with in a manufacturing, production engineering or aerospace environment. Proven experience producing manufacturing documentation, work instructions and production planning documentation. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical documentation and configuration control processes.

Experience of root cause analysis, structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of assembly, integration and testing of components, assemblies or aircraft systems. Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, GoldESP or MESCi. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. Knowledge of aircraft systems would be advantageous but is not essential.