Planning Engineer
Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£35k - £40k Annual
Contract/Project
Derby | Airbus Planning Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Airbus Planning Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site.
* The position will initially be offered on a short-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Salary💷 £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Monday – Thursday: 7.30am - 16.00pm
Friday - 7.30am to 12.30pm
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
To work on the NPI of Airbus Machining & Assy packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve Engineering planning / creation of route cards for new machined / fabricated & assembled detail parts. Planning lower-level details for manufacture through to assembly of large top level Parts, Understanding of customer Schedules & Boms essential.
* New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture
* Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues
* Creation of Route cards & work instructions
* Creating rework schemes & detailed planning for non-conforming product
* Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection.
* Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products.
* Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if required
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace
* A Knowledge of Machining / forming & Assy Processors to enable detail routings to be created.
* Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards.
* Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential.
* Experience with Airbus specifications & processors essential.
* Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working.
* Experience of NPI – fast paced working environment
* Good Communication skills at all levels
* Experienced in using Microsoft office tools.
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
We are looking for an experienced Airbus Planning Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site.
* The position will initially be offered on a short-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Salary💷 £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Monday – Thursday: 7.30am - 16.00pm
Friday - 7.30am to 12.30pm
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
To work on the NPI of Airbus Machining & Assy packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve Engineering planning / creation of route cards for new machined / fabricated & assembled detail parts. Planning lower-level details for manufacture through to assembly of large top level Parts, Understanding of customer Schedules & Boms essential.
* New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture
* Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues
* Creation of Route cards & work instructions
* Creating rework schemes & detailed planning for non-conforming product
* Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection.
* Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products.
* Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if required
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace
* A Knowledge of Machining / forming & Assy Processors to enable detail routings to be created.
* Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards.
* Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential.
* Experience with Airbus specifications & processors essential.
* Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working.
* Experience of NPI – fast paced working environment
* Good Communication skills at all levels
* Experienced in using Microsoft office tools.
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
Reference: 225385931
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Planning Engineer
Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£35k - £40k Annual
Contract/Project
Derby | Airbus Planning Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Airbus Planning Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site.
* The position will initially be offered on a short-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Salary💷 £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Monday – Thursday: 7.30am - 16.00pm
Friday - 7.30am to 12.30pm
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
To work on the NPI of Airbus Machining & Assy packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve Engineering planning / creation of route cards for new machined / fabricated & assembled detail parts. Planning lower-level details for manufacture through to assembly of large top level Parts, Understanding of customer Schedules & Boms essential.
* New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture
* Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues
* Creation of Route cards & work instructions
* Creating rework schemes & detailed planning for non-conforming product
* Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection.
* Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products.
* Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if required
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace
* A Knowledge of Machining / forming & Assy Processors to enable detail routings to be created.
* Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards.
* Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential.
* Experience with Airbus specifications & processors essential.
* Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working.
* Experience of NPI – fast paced working environment
* Good Communication skills at all levels
* Experienced in using Microsoft office tools.
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
We are looking for an experienced Airbus Planning Engineer to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site.
* The position will initially be offered on a short-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Salary💷 £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Monday – Thursday: 7.30am - 16.00pm
Friday - 7.30am to 12.30pm
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
To work on the NPI of Airbus Machining & Assy packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve Engineering planning / creation of route cards for new machined / fabricated & assembled detail parts. Planning lower-level details for manufacture through to assembly of large top level Parts, Understanding of customer Schedules & Boms essential.
* New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture
* Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues
* Creation of Route cards & work instructions
* Creating rework schemes & detailed planning for non-conforming product
* Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection.
* Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products.
* Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if required
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace
* A Knowledge of Machining / forming & Assy Processors to enable detail routings to be created.
* Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards.
* Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential.
* Experience with Airbus specifications & processors essential.
* Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working.
* Experience of NPI – fast paced working environment
* Good Communication skills at all levels
* Experienced in using Microsoft office tools.
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
Reference: 225385931
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