Planning Engineer

Job in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Listing for: Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 240000 SAR Yearly SAR 180000.00 240000.00 YEAR

Job Role:

The Planning Engineer is responsible for production planning, scheduling, and coordination of manufacturing activities related to HVAC coil products (e.g., chilled water coils, condenser coils, and Evaporator coils).

The role ensures optimal use of resources, on-time delivery, and alignment between sales, procurement, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling:

Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders and forecasts
Create detailed production schedules for coil manufacturing processes (fin pressing, tube expansion, brazing, testing, etc.)
Ensure efficient machine loading and manpower utilization
Adjust plans based on priority orders, delays, or material shortages

2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP):

Analyze Bill of Materials (BOM) for HVAC coils
Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials (copper tubes, aluminum fins, headers, etc.)
Monitor inventory levels and avoid overstocking or shortages
Track lead times and update planning parameters accordingly

3. Coordination & Communication:

Liaise with sales team regarding order priorities and delivery commitments
Coordinate with production supervisors to ensure adherence to schedules
Work closely with procurement, quality, and logistics teams
Provide regular updates on production status and delays

4. Capacity Planning:

Evaluate production capacity vs. demand
Identify bottlenecks in coil manufacturing processes
Recommend solutions such as overtime, outsourcing, or process improvements
Support expansion planning and equipment utilization analysis

5. Monitoring & Reporting:

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
- On-time delivery (OTD)
- Production efficiency
- Plan vs. actual output
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly planning reports
Analyze deviations and implement corrective actions

6. Process Improvement:

Identify inefficiencies in planning and production workflows
Support lean manufacturing initiatives
Improve scheduling accuracy and reduce lead times
Participate in ERP/MRP system improvements

7. Documentation & Systems:

Maintain accurate planning data in ERP system
Update routings, work centers, and production parameters
Ensure proper documentation of production plans and revisions

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field.
5-8 years experience in manufacturing planning (preferably HVAC or heat exchangers).
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Good understanding of HVAC coil manufacturing processes.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

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