Planning Engineer

Northern Tool & Gear Co; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Arbroath is seeking a Planning Engineer to enhance production efficiency and streamline operations. This hands-on role involves creating manufacturing route sheets, designing tools, and supporting internal IT systems in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Monthly Bonus Scheme

Excellent Pension Scheme

Death in Service Insurance

Qualifications

• Solid technical and engineering background.
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining route sheets for part manufacturing.
• Designing jigs and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Producing shop drawings and reverse engineering parts.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Production planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

Northern Tool & Gear are now recruiting for a Planning Engineer to join the team based in Arbroath!

Location: Arbroath, DD11 1RT
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Managing Director
Benefits: Competitive Salary, Monthly Bonus Scheme, Excellent Pension Scheme & Death in Service Insurance package.

Shape the Future of Precision Manufacturing!

About Us

Since 1945 Northern Tool and Gear have been producing high quality gears at their site in Arbroath. NTG’s committed team of 40, produce gears, shafts and bevels on the latest CNC machinery to the highest quality standards.

ISO registered, NTG supply parts into all facets of industry: Renewables, Mining, Marine, Oil and Gas, Printing, Material sizing, Motor sport, Quarrying, Pumps, Steel processing, Defence, Railways and Craneage. In fact any industry that needs gears and transmission parts can rely on NTG to supply parts to exacting standards.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a well-established manufacturing business with a reputation for precision and quality
• Take ownership of planning and technical design processes that directly impact production efficiency
• Enjoy a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same
• Work in a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement

What You’ll Be Doing:

We are seeking a proactive Planning Engineer to join our growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a vital part of a close-knit team, where your skills in production planning, design, and engineering will help shape smooth operations and ensure timely delivery to our valued customers!

As a Planning Engineer, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the production process, creating clear and accurate route sheets, and supporting the design and reverse engineering of parts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and maintaining route sheets for part manufacturing
• Updating route sheets post-production and digitally filing completed records
• Designing jigs and fixtures to support part manufacturing processes
• Producing shop drawings such as turner’s sketches, drill templates, and milling coordinates
• Reverse engineering customer-supplied parts to produce accurate manufacturing drawings
• Supporting internal IT systems and liaising with external IT support where required
• Providing general support and completing other duties as necessary

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a confident and adaptable team player with a solid technical and engineering background, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Requirements:

• Good level of technical and engineering knowledge
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing process control
• Proficiency in CAD or similar drawing/design tools
• Familiarity with shop floor documentation and technical drawings
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and stay well-organised
• Competence in IT systems and a willingness to learn and adapt
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Ready to join a team that values your technical expertise and organisational skills? Apply now!

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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