Planning Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Weymouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS
Production Planning
Technical Manufacturing Instructions
Machining
CATIA
APQP
PPAP
Export Compliance
Process Improvement
FULL DESCRIPTION
Planning Engineer - Aerospace
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join an aerospace manufacturing team in Weymouth.
- Location: Weymouth, Dorset
- Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Mon-Thu 7:30-16:30, Fri 7:30-12:30)
Key Duties
- Plan and optimise production of new (NPI) and existing components.
- Develop and maintain technical manufacturing instructions (route cards).
- Define set-up and run times for manufacturing processes.
- Estimate machining times using material and cutting data.
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
- Collaborate with Purchasing on tooling, materials and gauging requirements.
- Support new method development and prove out processes.
- Act as a key contact for product compliance and engineering queries.
- Liaise directly with customers on technical and engineering matters.
- Produce process sketches using CATIA.
- Conduct contract reviews to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
- Support APQP and PPAP processes and associated documentation.
- Assist with export compliance and documentation.
- Work closely with Quality to support NCR investigations and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and implement customer specifications and requirements.
Requirements
- BTEC or HNC in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering desirable.
- Strong background in machining and manufacturing processes.
- Experience within the aerospace engineering industry.
- Ability to interpret and improve production methods and workflows.
- Experience designing and producing manufacturing fixtures.
- Knowledge of export compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with multiple machining techniques and special processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer
- 39 hours per week: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm.
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