Senior Engineer Production Planning

SASMOS HET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SASMOS HET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED is seeking a Senior Engineer – Production Planning & Control (PPC) to lead planning, scheduling, and coordination of EWIS manufacturing. Role focuses on optimal resources, timely material availability, and meeting delivery commitments while maintaining quality, cost, and productivity.

You will drive Lean initiatives, implement Kanban, manage ERP-based planning, and collaborate across Production, Quality, Engineering, Stores, Procurement, and Logistics to achieve

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Production Planning & Control in Aerospace/Defence/EWIS/Electronics EMS.
• Exposure to ERP-based production planning is mandatory.
• Experience in customer schedule management and production planning.
• Able to implement Lean and Kanban to improve material flow.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans based on forecasts and orders.
• Convert demand into daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Balance loads across lines to maximize throughput.
• Monitor schedule adherence and address constraints.
• Generate and monitor material shortage reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores for materials.
• Ensure smooth coordination among Production, Quality, Engineering, Stores, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Kanban implementation.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly planning reports and MIS.
• Support ISO 9001 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Ensure 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD) and ECN/ECO alignment.

Skills

Production Planning & Scheduling

MRP

Capacity Planning

Inventory Planning

Lean Manufacturing

ERP Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical & planning skills

Coordination & stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork and continuous improvement

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Engineer – Production Planning & Control (PPC) will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring production activities for EWIS manufacturing operations. The role ensures optimum utilization of resources, timely availability of materials, adherence to production schedules, and achievement of customer delivery commitments while maintaining quality, cost, and productivity objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Develop production plans based on customer forecasts and confirmed customer orders.
• Convert customer demand into daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Balance production loads across manufacturing lines to maximize throughput and resource utilization.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively address production constraints.

Material Planning

• Generate and monitor material shortage reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely availability of raw materials and bought-out components.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to avoid production disruptions due to material shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimum stock while minimizing excess inventory.

Production Coordination

• Coordinate daily with Production Supervisors to execute production plans effectively.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve production efficiency and optimize workflows.
• Ensure smooth coordination among Production, Quality, Engineering, Stores, Procurement, and Logistics teams.

Customer Delivery Management

• Ensure customer orders are acknowledged on time.
• Provide accurate delivery commitments based on production capacity and material availability.
• Monitor production progress and take corrective actions to achieve 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Support customer schedule changes through effective production replanning.
• Ensure timely implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Coordinate with Engineering and Production teams to implement revisions without impacting customer deliveries.

Process Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives within Production Planning.
• Implement and sustain Kanban systems to improve material flow and inventory management.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase productivity and reduce lead times.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production planning reports.
• Track key planning metrics including:
• Production Schedule Adherence
• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Material Availability
• Capacity Utilization
• Work-in-Progress (WIP)
• Inventory Levels
• Present planning performance reports to Operations leadership.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company procedures and planning standards.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and aerospace quality management requirements.
• Maintain planning documentation and production records as per company procedures.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering

Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in Production Planning & Control within:
• Aerospace
• Defence
• EWIS / Wiring Harness Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
• High-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience in customer schedule management and production planning.
• Exposure to ERP-based production planning is mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Capacity Planning
• Production Control
• Inventory Planning
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-centric mindset
• Team player with a continuous improvement orientation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Schedule Adherence
• Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Material Availability for Production
• Planning Accuracy
• Inventory Optimization
• Reduction in Production Delays
• Timely Implementation of ECN/ECO
• Planning MIS Accuracy
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives Implemented

Why Join SASMOS?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Aerospace & Defence programs.
• Exposure to global OEMs and Tier-1 customers.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
• Excellent learning and career growth opportunities.
• Be part of one of India's fastest-growing Aerospace & Defence manufacturing organizations.