Planning Engineer
CNC Precision Manufacturing
Birmingham B24
Up to £50k per annum
Mon-Fri Day Shifts - Early Finish Friday
31 Days Holiday, Pension
Are you a Planning Engineer with a background in CNC Machining within a precision manufacturing industry? If yes, read on....
My client is an established firm in the precision engineering manufacturing sector, based near Birmingham and commutable from Coventry, Duddeston, Walsall, Dudley and Nuneaton. They are currently looking for an experienced Process / Planning Engineer, with a background in CNC Milling or CNC Turning, and experience in a precision industry such as Aerospace or Defence. Other suitable job titles could include: Production Planner, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Production Engineer.
As the CNC Planning Engineer, you must have extensive engineering knowledge and experience in CNC Milling or Turning, along with knowledge of Cad Cam. You will be required to take 100% ownership of the CNC Production Planning and route cards, providing services to key Stakeholders ensuring efficient and effective planning operation of the manufacturing facilities, mitigating risks within the supply chain, and delivering opportunities for continuous improvement.
The Role
- Create, maintain, and update routing plans on the MRP system (training provided)
- Be involved with customer meetings
- Plan and develop manufacturing methods for NPI
- Serve as a main point of contact for shopfloor CNC Engineers regarding methods of manufacturing
- Ensure that the CNC Production Schedule fulfills the customer order book
- Alert the appropriate staff when there are changes to Customer drawings/route cards and engineering procedures
- Update/Regulate scheduling (on site scheduling system - training will be provided)
- Hold reviews with senior management to check overall performance; This may involve further planning and rescheduling
- Communicate any potential risks and/or problems (This may involve recommending feasible solutions)
- Maintain agreed Advanced Planning
- Implement Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- To undertake the above duties in such a manner as to comply with the company Health and Safety at Work policy
Minimum Skills / Experience Required:
- Recent experience as a Planning Engineer within a precision engineering and manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in a low-volume production environment, ideally within the aerospace, automotive, or a similar precision engineering industry
- Previous CNC machining experience (to produce metal components)
- Experience of creating route cards for CNC machining processes
- Cad Cam experience or knowledge
- Good communication skills; both verbally and written
- Be a team player who is self-motivated and quality orientated
- Computer literate with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel
The Package:
- Salary £38k-£50k per annum
- 31 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- Company Pension Scheme
- Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 1pm finish
Interested? To apply for this Planning Engineer position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and lets talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to be get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know
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CNC Machining & Manual Machining - Learning to operate lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines for high-precision work
CAD & Technical Drawings - Interpreting blueprints and possibly assisting in design modifications
Material Handling & Preparation - Cutting, shaping, and selecting the correct metals and alloys
Assembly & Quality Control - Ensuring manufactured parts meet specifications through inspection
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting - Identifying issues in production and working with engineers to solve them
Safety & Maintenance - Following health and safety protocols, maintaining tools, and keeping the workspace organised
Training & Development - Attending college or in-house training sessions to improve technical knowledge
Training:Machining Technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:
The apprentice will learner over the years via Cambridge Regional College and work mentor
Communication & Teamwork - Training on professional communication, working with engineers, supervisors, and customers
Time Management & Productivity - Learning how to work efficiently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
Problem - Solving & Continuous Improvement - Training on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Training Outcome:
CAD / CAM Programmer - Specialising in designing components and programming CNC machines
Quality Control Inspector - Focusing on precision measurement and ensuring high-quality manufacturing
Maintenance Engineer - Working on machine servicing, breakdowns, and automation systems
Technical Trainer / Lecturer - Teaching future apprentices in colleges or industry training centres
Self-Employed / Business Owner - Starting your own precision engineering workshop or CNC machining business
Employer Description:Spanning four sites across Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire, PCML are one of the fastest growing precision engineering and manufacturing companies in the UK. Specialising in the design, manufacture and assembly of precision engineered parts, components and devices. The team are all highly skilled, technically focused and experienced engineers with a shared passion for CNC Machining.
From start-ups and consultants to large, global giants in the technology, pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries: our customers are increasingly looking for dynamic and flexible supply chains with rapid turnaround and customised specifications.
PCML is well positioned to deliver this - leveraging our technology, IT operating platform and automated processes to provide the manufacturing agility that clients require along with rapid turnaround, design and technical input and market leading engineering capabilities.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:15 and Friday, 07:30 - 15:00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...