Planning Engineer

Position: Planning Engineer (Permanent)
I’m recruiting for a Planning Engineer on behalf of a well-established aerospace manufacturing business. This role sits at the heart of engineering and operations, supporting the timely planning of both new and existing parts while optimising plant capability and manufacturing processes to improve productivity and compliance.
The Planning Engineer will be responsible for the planning and optimisation of parts across NPI and re-engineering activity. Duties include compiling technical manufacturing instructions and route cards, allocating set and run times, estimating machining times using material and cutting data, and advising the purchasing function on tooling and gauging requirements.
The role also involves proving new working methods, implementing process improvements, and acting as an arbiter on product compliance.
You’ll liaise directly with customers on engineering queries, support contract reviews, and create process sketches using Catia.
The position supports APQP and PPAP activities, export compliance requirements, and works closely with the quality function on NCRs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitoring and implementing customer specifications is also a key element of the role.

Required experience for a Planning Engineer:

Strong machining and processing background
Experience defining manufacturing methods, set times, and run times
Broad knowledge of machining techniques and special processes
Ability to improve production machines and process methods
Strong problem-solving skills
Aerospace engineering industry experience

Desirable experience:

BTEC or HNC in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
Fixture design and manufacture
Knowledge of export compliance
Experience supporting APQP / PPAP processes

Benefits:

39 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pmIf this Planning Engineer role aligns with your experience, I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss it further.
Ian Broadhurst
Holt Engineering
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