Production Engineer (Planning & Coordination)
Sutton in Ashfield
c£31,500 + Excellent Benefits
We're recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and highly successful engineering design and manufacturing business that delivers complex, bespoke products into a demanding industrial environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded Production Planner or Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast‑paced operation where no two builds are the same.
Unlike high‑volume production environments, this role involves coordinating low‑volume, high‑complexity manufacturing, requiring strong problem‑solving, technical understanding, and close collaboration with engineering and production teams.
The Role of Production Engineer - Planning & Coordination
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, labour, and work through the manufacturing process.
- Plan and coordinate the flow of materials and labour across fabrication, machining, and assembly areas
- Create and manage work orders, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routes from engineering drawings and project requirements
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules, adapting to changing priorities
- Work closely with engineering, production, and stores teams to resolve technical and build‑related challenges
- Ensure all production systems (MRP/ERP) are accurately maintained and updated
- Support efficient stock control and material availability across the business
- Contribute to continuous improvement, workflow efficiency, and on‑time delivery
Required Experience and Skills
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and MRP/ERP systems
- Experience working with BOMs, work orders, or production documentation
- Ability to interpret or work from engineering drawings or technical specifications (advantageous)
- Knowledge of fabrication, machining, or assembly processes (beneficial)
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally
What we Offer
- Work on complex, bespoke engineering projects – not repetitive production
- Gain exposure across engineering, manufacturing, and operations
- Develop your career within a supportive and technically strong team
- Be part of a business where your input has a direct impact on production success
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