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Fabrication Planning Engineer

Pinxton
3 weeks ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fabrication Planning Engineer to join our team. This role does not involve staff management, as a dedicated supervisor is already in place. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving abilities within an engineering environment, a deep understanding of technical drawings, and prior experience in CNC machining and fabrication, ideally within the aerospace sector.
Key Skills and Experience:
• Strong problem-solving skills within an engineering environment
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, including material specifications, treatments, assembly methods, and geometric tolerancing
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a CNC machine shop or fabrication environment
• Apprentice trained or higher qualification
• Experience within the aerospace industry
Role Expectations:
• Review and contract-check all incoming orders entered into our MRP system
• Assess production notes and drawings associated with purchase orders to confirm feasibility
• Ensure all documentation is complete and confirmation sign-off is recorded in the MRP system
• Communicate with customers regarding any requirements that cannot be met
• Advise the programming team of any customer-specific tooling requirements to ensure timely preparation
• Use the MRP system to plan routings and BOMs, ensuring that work orders are production-ready on schedule
• Maintain and regularly update the engineering on-hold log, communicating relevant information to the necessary personnel
Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills within an engineering environment
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, including material specifications, treatments, assembly methods, and geometric tolerancing
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a CNC machine shop or fabrication environment
• Apprentice trained or higher qualification
• Experience within the aerospace industry

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