Machining Planning Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fabrication Planning Engineer to join our team. This role does not involve staff management, as a dedicated supervisor is already in place. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving abilities within an engineering environment, a deep understanding of technical drawings, and prior experience in CNC machining and fabrication, ideally within the aerospace sector.

Role Expectations:

• Review and contract-check all incoming orders entered into our MRP system

• Assess production notes and drawings associated with purchase orders to confirm feasibility

• Ensure all documentation is complete and confirmation sign-off is recorded in the MRP system

• Communicate with customers regarding any requirements that cannot be met

• Advise the programming team of any customer-specific tooling requirements to ensure timely preparation

• Use the MRP system to plan routings and BOMs, ensuring that work orders are production-ready on schedule

• Maintain and regularly update the engineering on-hold log, communicating relevant information to the necessary

personnel

Skills:

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong problem-solving skills within an engineering environment

• Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, including material specifications, treatments, assembly

methods, and geometric tolerances

• Excellent communication skills

• Previous experience in a CNC machine shop or fabrication environment

• Apprentice trained or higher qualification

• Experience within the aerospace industry