Planning Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Poole is seeking a skilled Planning Engineer to enhance their aerospace manufacturing processes. You will be deeply involved in creating manufacturing instructions, sourcing materials, and managing job packs. This role demands strong CNC machining knowledge and excellent communication skills. If you enjoy variety and want to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Aerospace experience is very helpful.
• Strong understanding of customer drawings, specifications, raw materials and sub con processes.
• Confident knowledge of CNC machining and manual machining.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing materials and external processes.
• Producing and issuing full job packs.
• Obtaining process quotations for new customer enquiries.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Understanding of customer drawings

Knowledge of CNC machining

Great communication skills

Familiar with MRP systems

Job description

Planning Engineer

Poole

Planning Engineer Salary £35,000 to £47,500

If you are a Planning Engineer who enjoys variety, problem solving, and getting involved at every stage of aerospace manufacturing, this Planning Engineer role could suit you brilliantly. The company is a long-standing precision engineering business working on complex components for global aerospace customers. They pride themselves on quality, consistency, and a friendly, supportive culture, and they are now looking for a Planning Engineer to strengthen the team.

As the new Planning Engineer, you will be creating clear manufacturing instructions, process sketches, and documentation so production runs smoothly and aligns with customer design data.

You will work closely with the Managing Director along with Quality, CNC machining and the wider operations team. No two days are the same, and you will get stuck into everything from planning repeat work to pricing new enquiries.

What you will be doing as a Planning Engineer

• Sourcing materials and external processes
• Producing and issuing full job packs
• Obtaining process quotations for new customer enquiries
• Purchasing raw materials for production
• Updating and controlling the planning database
• Managing drawing and specification control
• Reporting at planning meetings and supporting order book reviews
• Creating PPAP documentation when required
• Producing rework plans
• Flagging permit needs to Quality early in the process
• Assisting with manufacturing queries across the shop floor

What the company is looking for in a Planning Engineer

• Aerospace experience is very helpful
• Strong understanding of customer drawings, specifications, raw materials and sub con processes
• Confident knowledge of CNC machining and manual machining
• Awareness of heat treatment and surface treatments would be a bonus
• Great communication skills, able to support both suppliers and internal teams
• Familiar with MRP systems
• A team player with a proactive mindset

If you are a Planning Engineer who likes to be involved from concept to completion and wants a role with genuine variety, this could be a great fit.

How to apply for the Planning Engineer role

If this Planning Engineer role sounds right for you, call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 084 482.