Planning Engineer

MacStaff; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company is seeking a Planning Engineer/Applications Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Responsibilities include defining processes and liaising with teams to ensure timely order delivery. Candidates should have experience in technical sales, engineering, and strong skill in reading CAD data. Offering a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 and excellent benefits, this role promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions)

Cash health plan

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Background in applications, process, or planning engineering required.
• Experience with CNC machining, forging, and heat treatment preferred.
• Familiarity with international standards like ASTM, ISO, BS, or DIN.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer orders into manufacturing routes for timely delivery.
• Define manufacturing processes and liaise with sales and production.
• Create detailed instructions for machinists.

Skills

Technical sales engineering

Reading engineering drawings

Strong numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Engineering or planning qualifications

Tools

CAD software

Job description

You will like

Planning/Applications Engineering in Wednesbury/Walsall, offering a stable and forward-thinking environment. At our client’s innovative manufacturing facility, you'll find a workplace that values your technical expertise and encourages your professional growth. With a friendly culture and a focus on collaboration, this is an ideal place to develop your career whilst enjoying excellent benefits and a supportive team. Joining this company means stepping into a modern, spacious setting with on-site parking, where every day brings new and interesting projects.

You will like

The Planning Engineer/Applications Engineer role itself is dynamic and integral to the company's success. Here, you'll be translating customer orders into seamless manufacturing routes, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining high standards. Your responsibilities will include defining manufacturing processes, liaising with sales and production teams, and creating instructions for machinists. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact through process improvements, optimise efficiency, and reduce waste—contributing directly to the company’s growth and your professional development.

You will have

To succeed as a Planning Engineer/Applications Engineer, you'll need a background in applications, process, planning, or technical sales engineering within a manufacturing environment. Strong capability in reading engineering drawings and CAD data is essential, alongside knowledge of international standards like ASTM, ISO, BS, or DIN. Experience with processes such as CNC machining, forging, heat treatment, and coatings will set you apart. You should also possess strong numeracy skills, excellent attention to detail, and be proficient in MS Office. Qualifications relevant to engineering or planning roles are highly desirable.

You will get

As a Planning Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary in the range of £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.

The role offers a Monday to Friday, 40-hour week with a typical early finish on Fridays—meaning a good work-life balance.

Additional benefits include: pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions), a cash health plan, and access to an employee assistance programme

This is your chance to thrive within a supportive environment that genuinely values your contribution and provides room for career development.

You can apply

to this Planning Engineer/Applications Engineer role by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence to [e-mail]. We look forward to helping you find your next career move within an organisation that values expertise and fosters growth.

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