Capacity Planning Engineer - Aviation Part-145

ARENGY; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and recruiting services company in Dubai seeks a Capacity Planning Engineer to ensure efficient operations planning by forecasting workload and managing resources. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in capacity planning within the aerospace MRO industry. This role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in capacity or resource planning within aerospace MRO.
• Knowledge of EASA / FAA / GCAA Part 145 regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workload forecasts based on induction plan.
• Monitor availability of qualified staff and tools to identify bottlenecks.
• Establish and track KPIs for workload forecast accuracy, on-time release, and resource utilization.

Skills

Analytical and forecasting skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Understanding of aerostructure repair processes

Communication and coordination skills

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Capacity planning software

Job description

ARENGY is an Engineering and Recruiting Services Company operating in the Middle East from Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Our customers are some of the most successful industry leaders around the globe.

Job Description : Role Purpose

The Capacity Planning Engineer is responsible for forecasting workload and aligning it with available resources (qualified staff, repair procedures, material, tools & equipments, industrial facilities) to ensure efficient operations planning. This role provides reliable commitments on planned release dates for aircraft components under repair, ensuring on-time delivery, optimized Turn Around Time (TAT), and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Planning

• Develop and maintain workload forecasts based on induction plan, repair workscopes and processes, customer support inputs and historical data.
• Assess resource requirements (manpower, shop capacity, tooling, test equipment, and parts availability) to meet workload demands.
• Translate forecasts into detailed operational plans aligned with contractual turnaround times (TATs).

Resource & Capacity Management

• Monitor availability of qualified staff, tools, industrial means, facilities, to identify potential bottlenecks.
• Recommend and coordinate capacity adjustments (e.g., overtime, subcontracting, shift patterns, equipment allocation).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of critical parts and materials.

Operations Optimization

• Optimize planning sequences to balance workload and maximize throughput.
• Provide accurate and reliable commitment of planned release dates for customer components.
• Track adherence to plans, analyze causes of delay and propose corrective actions to minimize delays and reduce TAT.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish and track KPIs (workload forecast accuracy, on-time release, repair Turn Around Time, resource utilization, capacity vs. demand).
• Produce regular capacity review reports for management and highlight risks to commitments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and resource management.

Profile / Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in capacity or resource planning within the aerospace MRO industry (or a similarly regulated technical sector).
• Knowledge of EASA / FAA / GCAA Part 145 regulations and repair shop operations is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with experience in planning tools
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis; knowledge of capacity planning software is a plus.
• Understanding of aerostructure repair processes and shop capacity drivers.

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to think ahead, anticipate potential risks or opportunities, and proactively adjust plans.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across departments (Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Support).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Results-oriented, detail-driven, with problem-solving mindset.