Job Title: Planning Engineer – Transformer / Railway Projects

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and circulate Purchase Orders (POs) to relevant stakeholders and maintain proper document control, revision history, and obsolete records.

• Prepare project-wise material plans, including raw materials, fixtures, and bought-out items, based on engineering requirements.

• Coordinate with the Engineering, Procurement, Stores, Production, and Accounts teams to ensure the timely availability and utilization of materials.

• Raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) after checking available stock and project material requirements.

• Plan and manage raw material storage, material allocation, and unloading in coordination with the Stores and concerned departments.

• Prepare and monitor work schedules for each Work Order (WO) in consultation with the Shop Manager and track progress against planned timelines.

• Coordinate outsourcing activities such as bending, machining, laser cutting, and other job work as required.

• Coordinate with the Purchase Department for vehicle arrangements and manage packing sheets, challans, and dispatch documentation.

• Plan and coordinate project dispatches, ensuring timely delivery and proper documentation in coordination with the Accounts and Logistics teams.

• Monitor project progress and share regular status reports with customers and management as per the defined schedule.

• Maintain work order-wise manpower and machine hour booking records, including hours booking slips.

• Maintain work order-wise records of consumables and monitor material consumption.

• Coordinate with the Welding Engineer for the preparation and arrangement of test coupons for laboratory testing.

• Prioritize material cutting activities on CNC profile cutting machines and band saws in coordination with the Preparation Department.

• Refer to approved cutting programs and nesting plans to ensure efficient material utilization.

• Collect and maintain data on oxy-cutting activities, including consumable usage and cutting time, in coordination with Production Supervisors.

• Conduct monthly material reconciliation and submit relevant data to the Accounts Department.

• Ensure proper implementation of 5S, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices, and workplace safety standards.

• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve project-related planning and execution issues.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of project planning, material planning, and production scheduling.

• Understanding of engineering drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Work Orders.

• Knowledge of procurement, inventory control, material reconciliation, and dispatch planning.

• Familiarity with fabrication, machining, cutting processes, and outsourcing activities.

• Ability to track project progress, monitor schedules, and prepare MIS reports.

• Good coordination, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and project planning tools.

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience in planning and coordination for Transformer Manufacturing or Railway Projects will be preferred.

• Experience in project material planning, fabrication, production coordination, and dispatch management will be an added advantage.