Job Details

Production Planning Engineer

Shipbuilding

??Chesapeake, VA (Onsite)

Full-Time

$90,000–$100,000 + Benefits

Why This Role Matters

We are supporting a well-established steel fabrication and manufacturing operation delivering complex work in a high-throughput industrial environment. This role sits at the center of production execution, aligning schedules, materials, labor, and equipment to ensure efficient, predictable fabrication output.

The Production Planning Engineer provides real-time visibility into production status, capacity, and work-in-progress, partnering closely with manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, and purchasing teams to keep operations moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, issue, and maintain detailed production schedules for fabrication and manufacturing
• Adjust plans to account for changing priorities, material availability, and shop constraints
• Coordinate material flow and readiness to support production execution
• Align labor and equipment resources with production demands and capacity
• Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable shop plans
• Monitor work-in-progress, schedule adherence, and production status
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions
• Support shop floor execution with accurate, actionable planning data
• Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation
• Coordinate internal purchase requests as required

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years supporting production planning in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, shop controls, and costing
• Experience working with materials, logistics, purchasing, and production teams
• Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office tools, CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar)
• Heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction, or shipyard environment

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