Century Engineering is looking for a technically capable Project Planner to support fabrication and manufacturing projects across major Australian industries including mining, infrastructure, power, water, and defence.

This is a hands-on planning role suited to someone who understands manufacturing environments, can interpret engineering drawings confidently, and knows how to turn project requirements into practical production plans that work on the workshop floor.

You’ll work closely with Estimating, Design, Procurement, Project Management, and Production teams to ensure jobs are fully planned, materials are ready, schedules are achievable, and production runs efficiently.

If you enjoy solving problems, improving workflow, and being the person who keeps projects moving before issues hit production, this role offers genuine ownership and long-term opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

Production & Project Planning

Review sales orders, engineering drawings, and project documentation to determine manufacturing requirements

Create and maintain work orders, BOMs, and production schedules within the M1 ERP/MRP system

Plan work order sequences and manufacturing processes efficiently

Ensure all materials, drawings, subcontract items, and documentation are prepared before release to production

Technical Coordination

Work closely with Estimating, Project Management, Design, and Production teams to resolve technical and planning issues

Prepare complete and accurate work packs for workshop execution

Add detailed manufacturing notes and supporting documentation to eliminate ambiguity on the shop floor

Coordinate welding documentation and ensure production requirements are clearly communicated

Procurement & Supplier Management

Review supplier quotes against technical and delivery requirements

Raise and manage purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system

Monitor supplier performance and follow up on delivery schedules

Manage supplier non-conformance issues where required

Scheduling & Workflow Management

Monitor project progress and workshop capacity

Adjust schedules based on material availability, fabrication complexity, and production priorities

Communicate risks, delays, and scheduling impacts proactively across departments

Support continuous improvement in planning processes and production efficiency

About You

You’re organised, technically minded, and understand how fabrication and manufacturing projects operate in the real world.

You can interpret drawings, think ahead, manage competing priorities, and build production plans that support both quality outcomes and efficient workshop execution.

Essential Experience

Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or production planning environments

Strong organisational and planning capability

Ability to interpret engineering or fabrication drawings

Experience managing production schedules, workflows, or project coordination

Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple departments

Highly Regarded

Experience with M1 or similar ERP/MRP systems

Fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing knowledge

Trade qualification or engineering background

Experience within complex project or industrial manufacturing environments

Why Join Century Engineering?

Stable full-time permanent role within a growing Australian engineering company

Work on technically interesting and varied projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to take ownership and contribute to process improvements

Career development opportunities across the wider Century Group

Strong pipeline of long-term work across multiple industries

About Century Engineering

Century Engineering is part of the Century Group, delivering manufacturing and engineering solutions to some of Australia’s most important industries.

Our reputation is built on technical capability, reliability, and a team-first culture focused on delivering quality outcomes.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a role where your planning ability and technical thinking can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Quick Apply to submit your application.

For confidential enquiries, please contact David at dje••••••@cenman.com.au