Production Planning Engineer

AVIC Cabin Systems



Planning Engineer



You will be required to create and maintain the master planning as required to meet a repeatable and robust manufacturing processes to ensure optimum works order (sequence) and work centre performance.



General and Task Management



* Provide Manufacturing Information Sheets, route cards, bill of materials, building planning structure and manufacturing specification data in accordance with company standards.



* Using the Evolution MRP system to create routing and bill of materials (BoM).



* Specify material requirements, parameters and define suitable methods of manufacture and identify and implement required tooling and equipment.



* Create test specifications and manufacture of composite test samples, including the rework of test parts for production use.



* Develop processes to a production steady state standard that meets specification and design intent.



* Support change control reviews.



* Support Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances.



* Utilise Lean Principles to improve the product, process flow, build cycle and waste reduction.



* Train employees on new process, applications, and manufacturing specification data



Self-Management



* Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures



* Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere



* Anticipates and overcomes obstacles



* Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions



* Embraces personal challenge



* Confident, rounded thinking



* Takes ownership for team cohesion



* Is self-aware



* Is resilient, optimistic and open to change



Knowledge



* It is essential you have the ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications and related documentation and to have enough grasp of the manufacturing materials (Composites), systems and processes to be able to conduct your duties.



Education & Professional experience:



* Desirably degree educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field



* Previous experience of using an MRP system is essential



Skills and Competencies:



Self-supervising within the expectations management



Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes



Understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information



Understanding of lean manufacturing



Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment



Planning and prioritising activities



Good communication and interpersonal skills



Ability to present data effectively



Problem-solving skills



Analytical skill



Ability to work to deadlines



MRP knowledge and understanding



Benefits include 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, Non-contributory Life Assurance and Cash back health Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Pension and Sickness pay after qualifying period