Planning Engineer/Sr.Planning engineer
Summary
Plans and schedules manufacturing operations in a production facility, coordinating materials, labor, and vendor performance to meet project deadlines and cost targets.
Position Title: Planning Engineer - MPR/CPR
Department: Production
Hiring Source Channel: New Position
Reports To: Manager - CPR & MPR
Work Location: Dobaspete, Bangalore
General Purpose
UCAM is looking for dynamic Planning Engineers to assist engineering teams in completing projects on time. You will devise strategies, calculate material and labor costs, evaluate crew performance, oversee compliance with health and safety laws, and maintain open lines of communication. When necessary, you will also analyze data, produce reports, and deliver presentations.
Main & Essential Tasks
Planning & Scheduling
Schedule Creation: Preparation of monthly material, purchase, and production schedules.
Assembly Coordination: Formulating and implementing assembly scheduling to keep operations smooth.
Forecasting: Planning, controlling, and forecasting production troubleshooting points.
Cost & Efficiency Management
Operational Savings: Driving highly efficient operations to maximize cost savings.
Design & PED Collaboration: Coordinating with Design and Production Engineering (PED) teams to source cost-effective raw materials right up to the implementation stage.
Vendor & Customer Relations
Vendor Performance: Actively tracking and maintaining vendor delivery performance.
Product Development: Catering to evolving customer needs by helping develop new products.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
QA Systems: Implementing robust quality control systems.
Lead Time Reduction: Formulating and executing annual strategies to reduce production lead times.
Plant Optimization: Getting actively involved in Continuous Improvement Plant initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Academic Background: BE – Mechanical Engineering (Preferred Major)
Work Experience: Freshers OR 2 to 3 years of experience
Preferred Industry: Manufacturing Industry
Competencies & Skills
Core Competencies
Material Planning & Production Planning
Vendor Management & Negotiation Skills
Problem Solving & People Management
Preferred: Practical experience in 5S and Lean Manufacturing
⚡ Key Skills
Strong Planning and Project Management skills
Excellent multitasking abilities under fast-paced timelines
Benefits
Transportation
Medical Cover
Provident Fund (PF)
Food & Cafeteria