Production Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Scheduling
2. Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly CNC production schedules.
3. Balance machine loading, manpower allocation, and tooling availability.
4. Adjust schedules dynamically based on urgent orders / material availability
5. Resource Planning
6. Coordinate with Foundry & Design team for raw materials.
7. Ensure availability of fixtures, gauges, and CNC programs before job release.
8. Plan preventive maintenance windows without disrupting delivery timelines.
9. Effective utilisation of all machines to get maximum output / revenue.
10. Shop-Floor Control
11. Monitor CNC machining progress and resolve bottlenecks.
12. Track WIP (work-in-progress) and ensure adherence to cycle times.
13. Data & Reporting
14. Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
15. Prepare daily/weekly reports.
16. Cross-Functional Coordination
17. Work closely with design, process engineering, and quality teams.
18. Communicate delivery commitments to sales/customer service.
19. Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S).

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
2. 37 years experience in CNC machining and production planning.
3. Proficiency in MS Excel.
4. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to communicate clearly with shop-floor operators and management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Scheduling
2. Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly CNC production schedules.
3. Balance machine loading, manpower allocation, and tooling availability.
4. Adjust schedules dynamically based on urgent orders / material availability
5. Resource Planning
6. Coordinate with Foundry & Design team for raw materials.
7. Ensure availability of fixtures, gauges, and CNC programs before job release.
8. Plan preventive maintenance windows without disrupting delivery timelines.
9. Effective utilisation of all machines to get maximum output / revenue.
10. Shop-Floor Control
11. Monitor CNC machining progress and resolve bottlenecks.
12. Track WIP (work-in-progress) and ensure adherence to cycle times.
13. Data & Reporting
14. Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
15. Prepare daily/weekly reports.
16. Cross-Functional Coordination
17. Work closely with design, process engineering, and quality teams.
18. Communicate delivery commitments to sales/customer service.
19. Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S).

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
2. 37 years experience in CNC machining and production planning.
3. Proficiency in MS Excel.
4. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to communicate clearly with shop-floor operators and management.