Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Gregory-Martin International; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory-Martin International seeks a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to plan, coordinate and control fabrication, machining and assembly activities, ensuring delivery to meet customer requirements with safety and quality. You will engage with engineering, production and procurement teams to optimize capacity and schedules.

The role requires expertise in ERP/MRP systems, BOM interpretation and strong analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing planning, production planning or manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience planning fabrication, machining and mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, CNC machining operations, assembly techniques and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning, scheduling and material control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in capacity planning, workload management and production scheduling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control manufacturing activities across fabrication, machining and assembly to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure customer requirements are met safely, efficiently and on time while maintaining high quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to resolve production issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Planning Engineer

Location: Byfleet, Near Woking, Surrey

Salary: Highly Competitive

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Planning Engineer and you would be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing activities across fabrication, machining and assembly operations to ensure customer requirements are met safely, efficiently and on time while maintaining the highest quality standards.

As Manufacturing Planning Engineer you would need to have:

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing planning, production planning or manufacturing engineering role.
• Demonstrable previous experience supporting and planning fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, CNC machining operations, assembly techniques and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning, scheduling, and material control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience in capacity planning, workload management and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional and proactive individual who takes personal responsibility for resolving problems and delivering results on time.

Keywords: Manufacturing, Production, Planning, ERP / MRP, scheduling, Material Control, BOM’s

Manufacturing Planning Engineer