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Kirsty Whitty
Talent Delivery Manager
Permanent
Nottingham
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Manufacturing Planning Engineer
Nottingham
Permanent
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering and fabrication specialist, located in the Midlands, that is currently in the market for a Manufacturing Planning Engineer to join their company on a permanent basis.
This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.
What’s in it for you?
Stability / Longevity: join a secure, well-established and growing manufacturing business
Competitive salary: dependent on experience
Hours: Days
The chance to play a central role in how work moves through a busy production environment
Responsibilities
Due to continued success, our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planning Engineer to join their team. As Manufacturing Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for turning new orders into clear, achievable production plans, working closely with the shop floor to keep jobs moving smoothly from quote through to delivery. You will:
Review new customer orders, drawings, specifications and delivery dates to fully understand requirements before work begins
Create works orders and manufacturing routes within the ERP system, identifying the correct sequence of operations such as cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing and inspection
Calculate and confirm setup and operation times, and check that material, tooling, programmes and subcontract services are available ahead of production
Issue job packs containing drawings, route cards and relevant specifications
Work with production supervisors to resolve shortages, bottlenecks and technical problems, and support root cause analysis where needed
Coordinate subcontract processes such as heat treatment, plating or specialist testing
Support contract review, new product introduction and first-off production, using CAD software (2D & 3D) to help resolve technical problems found during manufacture
Ensure revision-controlled drawings and specifications are used throughout, and maintain accurate planning information within the ERP system
Review actual production times against planned times to improve future estimates
Attend production meetings and report on priorities, delays and recovery actions
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Proven experience in a manufacturing planning role, ideally within a precision engineering or fabrication environment
Practical, hands-on industry experience — for example, having progressed from a shop floor role into planning
CAD experience with packages such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX or HyperMill (Fusion 360 is used by the business but not essential)
A background in fabrication is preferred, though candidates with strong machining experience will also be considered
A proactive approach to planning and understanding requirements upfront, helping to prevent production issues before they arise
The ability to hit the ground running — apprenticeship-trained or time-served candidates are just as welcome as those with formal qualifications
If you are interested in the opportunity of Manufacturing Planning Engineer and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our client’s growing team located in the Midlands.
About us
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK’s most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
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