Senior Planning Engineer Job Opening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Naffco; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Uae Job Alert is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to optimise production planning for fire truck assemblies and components, ensuring on-time delivery of quality products.

You will develop and maintain detailed production schedules, collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality and production teams, monitor progress, analyze data, lead capacity planning and forecast material needs to hit milestones, and present status reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years experience in production planning, ideally in automotive/heavy vehicle manufacturing.
• Proficient in Primavera, MS Project, SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Proven ability in workflow optimization, capacity planning and supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for presenting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing production schedules for assembly lines.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality and production teams for planning.
• Monitor production progress and update schedules in response to scope/material changes.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Lead capacity planning, resource allocation and forecasting of material requirements.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, risks and mitigation to senior management.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SAP / ERP systems

Job description

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimise production planning and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality fire truck assemblies and components. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing production schedules for fire truck assembly lines and associated components.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality, and production teams to ensure seamless workflow and accurate production planning.

• Monitor and track production progress; update schedules proactively in response to changes in scope, material availability, or supply chain disruptions.

• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify process bottlenecks, delays, and areas for continuous improvement.

• Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and forecasting of material requirements to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines.

• Prepare and present regular reports on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in production planning, ideally within automotive, heavy vehicle manufacturing, or a similar environment.

• Proficient in production planning tools such as Primavera, MS Project, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.

• Demonstrated success in workflow optimization, capacity planning, and supply chain coordination.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders.

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