Senior AIT Production Planner | MRL Consulting

CompetitiveUnited Kingdom Semiconductor PermanentSenior Production / AIT Engineer – PlannerWe are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Production / AIT Engineer – Planner to support production planning and Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities within advanced satellite electronics programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and manage production schedules and AIT workflows, including developing routings and work instructions.Drive Lean and Six Sigma improvements to increase throughput, reduce rework and improve first-time-right performance.Coordinate design, procurement, quality, test and logistics teams to resolve bottlenecks, technical issues and configuration changes.Maintain accurate production data, risk registers and status reporting using MES/ERP and AIT tools.Ensure compliance with ECSS, ISO 9001 and programme-specific configuration control processes.Work with Quality Assurance on in-process inspections and non-conformance tracking.Ensure AIT activities meet required certification and test sequences.Train and support junior planners, technicians and new team members.About You4–6 years' experience in production engineering, manufacturing operations or AIT within the space, satellite electronics or high-tech defence sector.Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.Proven experience planning and controlling complex, multidisciplinary programmes.Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to senior stakeholders and customers.Strong ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement qualification.Desirable: MSc in Systems Engineering, Operations Research or Business Administration, plus experience within the space industry, phased-array antennas or on-board processing technology.Please note: This role requires BPSS security screening, including right-to-work, identity, basic criminal record, employment history and reference checks.