Planning Engineer in CB, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire

Key Responsibilities

General and Task Management

• Provide Manufacturing Information Sheets, route cards, bill of materials, building planning structure and manufacturing specification data in accordance with company standards.
• Using the Evolution MRP system to create routing and bill of materials (BoM).
• Specify material requirements, parameters and define suitable methods of manufacture and identify and implement required tooling and equipment.
• Create test specifications and manufacture composite test samples, including the rework of test parts for production use.
• Develop processes to a production steady state standard that meets specification and design intent.
• Support change control reviews.
• Support Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances.
• Utilise Lean Principles to improve the product, process flow, build cycle and waste reduction.
• Train employees on new process, applications, and manufacturing specification data

Self-Management

• Support, comply and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere.
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles.
• Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions.
• Embraces personal challenge.
• Confident, rounded thinking.
• Takes ownership for team cohesion.
• Is self-aware.
• Is resilient, optimistic and open to change.

• Safety
• Quality
• Cost
• Delivery

Knowledge:

• It is essential you have the ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications and related documentation and to have enough grasp of the manufacturing materials (Composites), systems and processes to be able to conduct your duties.

Education & Professional experience:

• Desirably degree educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field.
• Previous experience of using an MRP system is essential.

Skills and competencies:

• Self-supervising within the expectations management.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Planning and prioritising activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present data effectively.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skill.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• MRP knowledge and understanding.

Internal Relationships & Interactions:

• Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Production Managers
• Design Engineering
• Quality Engineering

External Relationships & Interactions:

• OEMs
• 3rd party resource, equipment or service providers

Important to note:
The positions at AVIC Cabin Systems UK LTD are governed by security and export control regulations. All candidates must meet the baseline personnel security standard. Certain roles demand elevated levels of security vetting. ACS UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.