Production Planning Engineer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team in Tiverton. This role involves planning and scheduling production jobs based on customer orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the process. You'll collaborate closely with the sales team and other departments to resolve queries and provide updates. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning office is beneficial, training provided.
• Must understand engineering drawings and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production jobs aligned to customer orders.
• Liaise with sales and internal teams to progress jobs.

Skills

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Syspro/ERP systems

Job description

Production Planning Engineer

Tiverton, Devon, EX16

A£27,000 - A£28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm - working 35hrs per week

Hybrid working available after probation.

The Role

To plan and schedule jobs aligned to customer orders and quotations. Provide delivery and lead time information. Ensuring plans meet the requirements of the customer and are planned without errors.

What you will be doing

1. Planning of systems/products onto machine centres for production.
2. Identifying correct routes of manufacture and creating stock codes, including structure and routings, machining times etc, to fulfil sales order requirements.
3. Creation of engineering drawings to assist manufacture when the need arises.
4. Identifying tooling to be purchased for manufacture.
5. Liaising with the Sales Team and other internal departments to progress jobs, resolve queries or provide updates on lead times.

What experience will you need

1. Previous experience working in a planning office would be beneficial, although full training would be given to the right candidate.
2. The ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings is a must.
3. Could suit an apprentice or 'hands on' engineer who understands methods of manufacture and CAD.
4. Experience in the use of AutoCAD/DraftSight/SolidWorks to design or annotate drawings.
5. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Syspro/ERP systems.
6. Good attention to detail.
7. Ability to understand Engineering drawings and processes.
8. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. Good time management skills.

If you would like to apply for the role of Production Planning Engineer, then please contact us or call Deb on [phone number].

Closing date is 11.5.2025. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.