Planning Engineer
| Posting date: | 07 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Location: | Weymouth, Dorset, DT49TB |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000004PQjNMAW_1775547614 |
Summary
Planning Engineer - Aerospace
Weymouth | 39 hours per week | Monday-Friday | Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join an aerospace manufacturing team. This role is key to ensuring the efficient planning and optimisation of both new and existing components, helping to drive productivity and continuous improvement across operations.
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.
- 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.
- 39 hours per week:
- Monday-Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm.
- Friday 7.30am-12.30pm.
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