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Production Planning Engineer

AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Limited
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

East Parley, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH23, England

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves creating and maintaining master planning for robust manufacturing processes to optimize work order sequencing and work center performance.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing processes and must be proficient in using an MRP system, specifically Evolution.
  • The role requires the ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications, as well as knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and will be discussed during the interview process, along with additional employee benefits like pension contributions and annual leave.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach to team collaboration.

Purpose

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Key Performance Measures

  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Cost
  • Delivery

Knowledge, Education, and Skills

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.

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

Professional experience

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

Previous experience of using an MRP system is essential

Key Relationships & Interaction (Required)

Internal Relationships & Interactions:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering.

External Relationships & Interactions:

OEMs, 3rd party resource, equipment or service providers

ACS UK is an equal opportunities employer

Employee Benefits -

  • Employer Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Simply Health- 24/7 GP Services, Dental, Optician (Option to enchance for you and family members)
  • Training, Learning and Development Opportunities
  • 13:00pm finish on a Friday
  • 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Annual Company Events
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

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