Forward Planning Engineer

Contechs Consulting; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Automotive Recruitment Consultancy in Solihull is seeking a Forward Planning Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves developing logistics projects, managing in-plant processes, and creating CAD layouts. Candidates must have experience in Manufacturing Logistics and strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Manufacturing Logistics required.
• Broad knowledge of logistics solutions and market trends.
• Ability to create logistics layouts in CAD.
• Strong analytical and data modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistics projects aligned with client timelines.
• Manage in-plant logistics processes and automated delivery systems.
• Support warehousing solutions for performance benchmarks.
• Conduct data analysis to identify and propose process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Logistics

Logistic engineering solutions

Data analysis

CAD design for logistics layouts

Statistical analysis

Job description

Forward Planning Engineer

12-month initial contract

Hybrid working - Solihull

27ph (Inside IR35), 40 hrs pw

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Solihull, who are seeking a Forward Planning Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As Forward Planning Engineer, your main responsibilities are:

• Develop logistics projects in line with the Clients' project life cycle from Pre-KO through to Production.
• In-plant logistics processes, lineside delivery methods, storage media, kitting strategies, goods to person and automated delivery systems.
• Undertake requirements gathering, data modelling, solution and layout designs in CAD right through to delivery and final project completion.
• Support development of warehousing and logistics solutions to drive towards benchmark CPU/HPU performance.
• Data analysis identifying process waste and proposing solutions.

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Previous experience and background in Manufacturing Logistics.
• Broad knowledge of logistic engineering solutions, processes, systems and equipment and latest market trends.
• In-plant logistics processes, lineside delivery methods, storage media, kitting strategies and goods to person and automated delivery systems.
• Ability to create logistics warehouse and lineside layouts in CAD.
• Strong analytical skills, data modelling, maintenance and statistical ability.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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