Workshop Planning Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Workshop Planning Engineer to plan, schedule, and monitor steel fabrication activities within the workshop. The successful candidate will be responsible for production planning, resource allocation, material coordination, progress monitoring, and ensuring fabrication targets are achieved in line with project schedules and quality requirements.

• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Prepare detailed fabrication schedules based on project priorities and delivery requirements.
  • Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
  • Monitor workshop production activities and ensure adherence to approved schedules.
  • Identify production bottlenecks and develop recovery plans to minimize delays.
  • Coordinate fabrication priorities with Project Managers and Production Managers.
• Workshop Coordination
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Stores, and Logistics departments.
  • Ensure approved fabrication drawings, material take-offs, and cutting lists are available before production.
  • Plan and allocate manpower, machinery, and workshop resources effectively.
  • Monitor workflow through cutting, fit-up, welding, blasting, painting, and dispatch stages.
• Material Planning & Control
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
  • Track material requirements and report shortages in advance.
  • Monitor material consumption and support inventory control activities.
  • Ensure uninterrupted production through proper material planning.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track fabrication progress against planned schedules.
  • Prepare Daily Production Reports (DPR), Weekly Progress Reports, and Monthly Reports.
  • Monitor productivity, fabrication output, and delivery status.
  • Maintain project progress dashboards and KPI reports.
  • Report delays, resource constraints, and production risks to management.
• Project Coordination
  • Coordinate fabrication schedules with project erection and delivery requirements.
  • Ensure fabricated materials are dispatched according to project priorities.
  • Participate in production review meetings and project progress discussions.
  • Support Project Managers with production status updates and schedule forecasts.
• Quality & HSE Compliance
  • Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure fabrication quality standards are maintained.
  • Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and procedures.
  • Support implementation of workshop safety requirements and company HSE policies.
  • Promote continuous improvement and efficient workshop practices.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum 4–8 years of experience in Workshop Planning, Production Planning, or Fabrication Planning.
• Minimum 3 years of UAE experience in Structural Steel Fabrication, PEB, or Heavy Steel Manufacturing.
• Experience handling multiple fabrication projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes and production workflows.

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Structural Steel Fabrication Planning
• Workshop Resource Allocation
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Fabrication Progress Monitoring
• Capacity Planning
• Production Control & Reporting
• Delivery & Dispatch Coordination
• KPI Monitoring & Productivity Analysis
• Multi-Project Planning

• Primavera P6 (Preferred)
• Microsoft Project
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo, ERPNext, etc.)
• AutoCAD (Basic Knowledge Preferred)
• Power BI (Advantage)

• Structural Steel Fabrication
• Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB)
• Heavy Steel Structures
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Warehouses & Industrial Buildings
• Oil & Gas Fabrication
• Modular Construction Projects

• Strong Planning & Organizational Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
• Time Management
• Production Coordination
• Effective Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Team Collaboration

• Primavera P6 Certification
• PMP Certification (Advantage)
• Production Planning & Control Certification
• Lean Manufacturing / Lean Six Sigma Awareness
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management Training