Damen

Production Planning Engineer

In short

Production Planning Engineer role at a shipbuilding company (Damen) in Antalya, responsible for preparing and maintaining production schedules covering hull construction, outfitting, piping, mechanical, HVAC, insulation, testing and commissioning. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering plus at least 3 years of shipbuilding industry experience, with coordination across Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Project Management teams. Demands strong analytical, planning and reporting skills, Excel proficiency, and very good English; candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Antalya and work on-site in a shipyard.

Production Planning Engineer
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Key Responsibilities
•Prepare, maintain, and update detailed production plans covering hull construction, outfitting, piping, mechanical, HVAC, insulation, testing, and commissioning activities.
•Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in alignment with overall project plans and milestones.
•Monitor planned versus actual progress, identify schedule deviations, and report potential delays and bottlenecks.
•Coordinate workforce, capacity, material, and equipment requirements to support efficient production planning.
•Review technical drawings, specifications, and work packages to ensure production readiness.
•Follow up on the availability of engineering documentation, materials, and equipment in line with production schedules.
•Coordinate planning activities across Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, and Project Management teams.
•Monitor supplier and subcontractor delivery schedules to ensure alignment with production requirements.
•Conduct regular production progress reviews and coordinate corrective actions when deviations occur.
•Evaluate the impact of design changes, additional work, and project revisions on production schedules and resource requirements.
•Prepare progress reports, capacity analyses, and planning performance updates.
•Support planning activities related to testing, commissioning, sea trials, and vessel delivery.
•Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, productivity, and resource efficiency.
Skills & Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
•Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding industry, preferably in production planning or shipbuilding production. Applications from candidates without shipbuilding industry experience will not be considered.
•Good knowledge of shipbuilding construction and outfitting processes, including hull construction, piping, mechanical, HVAC, insulation, testing, and commissioning activities.
•Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, project specifications, and production schedules.
•Experience in production planning, progress monitoring, resource coordination, and reporting.
•Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel; knowledge of project planning software is an advantage.
•Strong analytical thinking, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
•Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
•Very good command of English.
Other Requirements
•Based in Antalya or willing to relocate.
•Willing to work actively in a shipyard production environment.
•No outstanding military service obligations (for male candidates).
Recruiter: Burcu Gökçek
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