Planning Engineer

At QA Weld Tech, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results for our clients. As a dynamic and growing company based in the North-East of England, we value teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing, we are a trusted subcontract manufacturing company working across multiple industries delivering high quality, precision engineered solutions.

This is a fantastic time to join us at QA Weld Tech. We are part of the Express Engineering Group who employ over 300 employees across their two Company’s, Express Engineering (Fabrications) (trading as QA Weld Tech) and Express Engineering (Gateshead).

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Engineer (Manufacturing) to join our team who will be responsible for the development and improvement of our manufacturing processes while enhancing efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness in production.

To be successful in the role of Planning Engineer (Manufacturing) at QA Weld Tech, you will be experienced in:

• Process Planning – Define optimum detailed routing of manufactured parts using an MRP system. Production of stage drawings where applicable. Verification planned times are within the estimated budget and highlight any discrepancies.
• Tooling – Optimisation and standardisation of tooling to ensure the correct tooling is available prior to product production commencement.
• Programming / Fixtures - Design and implementation of cost effective and efficient jigs, tooling and production engineering solutions ensuring fixtures are available prior to product production commencement.
• Technical Reviews – Provide robust technical assessment where applicable on the complexity and manufacturing challenges created by new parts or variants contained within new incoming sales orders. Identify the need to create cutting trails or test pieces to confirm manufacturability. Set up kick Off meetings for all new part numbers with Production Team when necessary.
• Estimating Feedback - Provide detailed feedback and lessons learnt to the estimating team on completed parts or assemblies, highlighting over or under runs against estimate that are likely to re-occur and the reasoning behind this to improve future bid activity.
• Documentation - Ensure all supporting documents are released with the production pack.
• Continuous Improvement - To eliminate waste and process variation, improve process capability and reduce product cost.
• Ownership - Of the technical package including product verification, change control and operational support.

To be considered for the role of Planning Engineer (Manufacturing) you should:

• Hold a relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Be proficient in the use of CAD software (mandatory requirement).
• Be experienced in maintaining and controlling the method of manufacture and method change control and supporting Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances.
• Have excellent communication skills working in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Be customer focused with a right first-time approach.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite parking
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for development and personal growth
• Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about engineering and looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to grow with us. This is a fantastic time to join us at QA Weld Tech, we have seen significant growth of our order book including some long-term orders.

QA Weld Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applications; however, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Pay: From £44,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person