Role Summary
The Production Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing plans and schedules to produce complex aerospace components. This role ensures efficient material flow, maximizes resource utilization, and guarantees all production activities meet rigorous safety and quality standards (AS9100).
Key Responsibilities
Production Scheduling: Create and maintain detailed production schedules and work orders that balance customer demand, material availability, and facility capacity across various manufacturing cells (e.g., CNC machining, assembly and Fabrication).
Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Kaizen events, value stream mapping) to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
Work Instruction Development: Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop clear, detailed work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and build plans that comply with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
ERP/MRP Management: Utilize the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS) to manage production data, track inventory, update BOMs (Bill of Materials), and monitor work-in-progress (WIP).
Capacity & Resource Planning: Conduct capacity analyses for labor and machinery, forecasting future needs and coordinating with management to ensure adequate resources are available for upcoming projects.
Problem Solving & Coordination: Act as the technical liaison between the production floor, quality assurance, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve immediate production issues (material shortages, design queries, quality holds) and prevent delays.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all planning and production activities adhere strictly to aerospace quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001). Maintain accurate production records and performance metrics (KPIs).
Required Qualifications and Skills
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing engineering, or process planning within an aerospace or high-compliance, regulated manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with typical aerospace manufacturing processes (e.g., precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly).
Technical Skills:
ERP/MRP Proficiency: Strong proficiency in using major ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory control.
Methodologies: Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Minitab).
Technical Acumen: Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards.
Soft Skills:
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Alpha-Tocol Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across different departments.
Proactive problem-solver with a focus on results and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
Experience with advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software.
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