Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Oldham
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth.
Operating from it’s UK manufacturing sites in Oldham and Sheffield, the company has premium engineering facilities totalling over 150,000 sqft. The business is ISO9001 certified and holds the ‘Investors in People’ accolade.
This is a unique opportunity to join an established and highly regarded engineering business.
About the Role:
The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing detailed manufacturing and procurement plans in line with customer technical specifications. This role ensures the efficient coordination of materials, resources, and processes to support production, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules in line with customer orders and develop detailed production schedules for manufacturing departments based on customer technical specifications and requirements.
* Interpret and analyse technical drawings to ensure accurate planning and execution of manufacturing processes.
* Create comprehensive purchasing schedules to enable timely procurement of raw materials and subcontract services.
* Plan manufacturing jobs using the most efficient and cost-effective production methods.
* Produce AutoCAD drawings, sketches, and plant layouts to support manufacturing activities where required.
* Liaise with internal departments (e.g. production, procurement) to ensure alignment of plans and operational delivery.
* Monitor progress against schedules and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines and business needs.
About you:
Knowledge & skills
* Time-served Mechanical Engineer or equivalent experience.
* Proficient in AutoCAD (essential).
* Previous experience within medium to heavy engineering environments.
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
* Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
* Commercial awareness with a focus on efficiency and cost control (e.g., ISO 9001)
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Engineering Planning Officer, Technical Planning Assistant, Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner. Production Scheduling Engineer, Production Planning Engineer, Scheduling Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, may also be considered for this role