Planning Engineer

The planning engineer will be responsible for processing orders. Raise production paperwork whilst routing, paying particular attention to quality and lead times.

Responsibilities:

• To keep abreast of internal capability and capacity to enable customer delivery expectations to be consistently achieved. Liaise with shop floor team leaders when highly complex parts are required.
• To maximise profitability when creating job cards after reviewing sales estimate by improving planned routing and raw material selection wherever possible, while minimising waste of materials, transportation and labour.
• To always maintain a professional but friendly working relationship with all suppliers and colleagues within the group.
• To liaise with all other departments in order to expedite the intended workflow and help resolve quality and logistical issues

Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a C grade pass in Maths and English.
• NVQ or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering advantageous but not essential

Essential Experience:

• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of international material standards (ASTM / ISO / BS)
• Knowledge of international dimensional standards (ISO / DIN / BS)
• Knowledge of a bespoke system would be preferred (Epicor), but not essential.
• Fastener knowledge including the manufacturing processes involved, including but not limited to CNC machining, Hot Forging, Heat Treatment, Mechanical Testing, NDT testing and/or Plating Finishes.

Requirements:

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Good level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail

Salary:

• Salary is negotiable depending upon experience

Join our team and be part of a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in a fasteners company?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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