Full job descriptionLead Production Planning Engineer | Cambridge | Up to £45,000
If you want to be the person driving production planning for new product introductions rather than just following someone else’s schedule, this Lead Production Planning Engineer role gives you that ownership. You’ll be the technical link between engineering, procurement, quality and the shop floor, solving the problems that actually slow production down.
As a Lead Production Planning Engineer, you will benefit from:
*Genuine autonomy in how you plan and problem-solve
*Exposure to NPI projects from concept through to live production
*A technically focused role within the aerospace sector
*Career development within a structured manufacturing environment
*The chance to shape process improvement, not just maintain it
As a Lead Production Planning Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
*Lead production planning for new product introductions, working cross-functionally with engineering, procurement and quality
*Develop and maintain project timelines aligned to production goals and milestones
*Create and manage detailed production plans, adjusting as scope or timelines shift
*Act as the on-site point of contact for production planning, reporting on schedule and risk
*Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and improve efficiency
*Maintain accurate documentation and present production performance reporting to senior management
As a Lead Production Planning Engineer, your experience will include:
*Minimum 5 years in a production planning or coordination role, ideally within aviation or aerospace
*Proven track record leading NPI projects and cross-functional teams
*Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and MRP systems
*Solid grasp of manufacturing and engineering processes
*Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
*Confident communicator, comfortable presenting data and managing multiple priorities
If you’re ready to take ownership of production planning on technically demanding projects and build your expertise in a growing aerospace environment, this is a role worth a conversation. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Thorne at Rubicon for more information.