Production Planning Engineer

Exact Sourcing Limited; Molehill Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Planning Engineer to ensure operational readiness in an aircraft maintenance facility. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in Bombardier or Embraer aircraft, manage maintenance schedules, and lead cross-functional teams. This role offers a balanced 5-5-4 day shift pattern alongside competitive benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Comprehensive healthcare

Solid pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance planning.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised.
• Proven organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue maintenance packages for engineering teams.
• Conduct thorough reviews of work packages for readiness.
• Coordinate pre-input meetings with internal departments.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Part-145 aircraft maintenance planning

Technical knowledge of Bombardier or Embraer aircraft

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Self-motivated team player

Tools

AMOS

OASES

Rusada

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Planning Engineer to join our state-of-the-art facility.

In this crucial role, you won't just be managing schedules; you'll be the architect of operational readiness. Reporting directly to the Technical Services Manager, you will lead the day-to-day coordination of maintenance inputs, ensuring seamless execution and regulatory compliance. This is a chance to take ownership of complex challenges, drive continuous improvement, and ensure every aircraft input is a masterclass in precision.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess deep technical knowledge of aircraft systems (Bombardier, Embraer, or similar), and are committed to operational excellence, this is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a critical role in the day-to-day operational success of our maintenance facility.
• Culture: Work in a "just culture" environment that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, comprehensive healthcare, and a solid pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities for Production Planning Engineer are:

• Master Planner: Generate and issue comprehensive, regulatorily compliant maintenance packages that set our engineering teams up for success.
• Operational Readiness: Conduct thorough reviews of work packages, ensuring all consumables, tooling, and materials are identified and readily available before a single wrench is turned.
• Cross-Functional Leader: Coordinate essential pre-input meetings with internal departments, ensuring a smooth transition for every maintenance project.
• Technical Authority: Interpret complex OEM manuals, technical drawings, and service bulletins to provide clear, actionable guidance to our maintenance teams.
• System Guru: Progressively update internal systems (experience with AMOS, OASES, or Rusada is a major plus) and review completed cards for absolute accuracy.
• Culture Champion: Actively promote our industry-leading safety, quality, and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) culture.
• Innovator: Drive continuous improvement ideas and lean principles across the department.

Required Skills & Experience for Production Planning Engineer are:

• Experience: At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in a Part‑145 aircraft maintenance planning environment.
• Self‑Motivated Team Player: The ability to work unsupervised while grasping opportunities to exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Technical Savvy: Strong technical knowledge of Bombardier, Embraer, or similar aircraft types.
• Organisational Excellence: Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of Health and Safety, Human Factors, and EASA/CAA Regulatory requirements.
• Tech Stack: Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly master in‑house MRO software.

The Logistics

• Shift Pattern: A balanced rotational 5-5-4 day shift pattern, offering excellent work‑life balance.
• Flexibility: A degree of flexibility and occasional overtime is expected to meet operational demands.

By applying for the Production Planning Engineer position, you are agreeing to your CV being held on our database, stored confidentially and securely. Your CV details will be used and kept only to provide recruitment services from us. We will only send your details to clients once discussed with you, and your data will not be shared with any other third party. You can ask for the deletion or correction of your data, or to opt out of this service at any point by informing Exact Sourcing.

We very much look forward to hearing from you and will be reviewing all applications over the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you are selected, we will be in contact; and if not, we will be keeping your details on file for any future vacancies.

Exact Sourcing is an equal opportunity employer