Production Planning Engineer

Production Planning Engineer – Shipbuilding – Chesapeake, VA (Onsite) – Full-Time – $90,000-$100,000 + Benefits Why This Role Matters

We are supporting a well‑established steel fabrication and manufacturing operation delivering complex work in a high‑throughput industrial environment. This role sits at the center of production execution, aligning schedules, materials, labor, and equipment to ensure efficient, predictable fabrication output.

• Develop, issue, and maintain detailed production schedules for fabrication and manufacturing.
• Adjust plans to account for changing priorities, material availability, and shop constraints.
• Coordinate material flow and readiness to support production execution.
• Align labor and equipment resources with production demands and capacity.
• Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable shop plans.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress, schedule adherence, and production status.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions.
• Support shop floor execution with accurate, actionable planning data.
• Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation.
• Coordinate internal purchase requests as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years supporting production planning in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, shop controls, and costing.
• Experience working with materials, logistics, purchasing, and production teams.
• Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office tools; CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar) is a plus.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction, or shipyard environment.

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