Manufacturing Planning and Control Engineer (Aircraft Assembly)

About The role :

We are seeking a Manufacturing Planning & Control Engineer to manage production planning for aircraft assembly operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production flow, meet delivery timelines, and maintain quality standards..

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain integrated master production schedules aligned with program milestones and delivery timelines
• Create detailed work packages and sequence assembly operations to optimize flow, takt time, and resource utilization
• Convert demand plans into production orders, material requirements, and capacity plans
• Identify and manage constraints across materials, tooling, manpower, and engineering issues; drive recovery plans as required
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of materials and line-side readiness
• Monitor schedule performance (OTD, plan adherence) and implement corrective actions for variances
• Support rework and planning adjustments resulting from engineering changes
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems
• Lead or support daily/weekly production meetings and communicate status to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with aviation quality standards (AS9100/ISO) and EHS requirements

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, production control, or industrial engineering
• Experience within aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong understanding of production planning, assembly processes, and configuration/change management
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production and capacity data
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills