Digital, PPC (Production Planning & Control)

About the Role:

As an Executive – Digital, PPC (Production Planning & Control), you will play a key role in supporting Axirium's digital factory roadmap by connecting production planning, shop-floor execution, machine data, and management dashboards. You will act as the functional link between Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), working closely with PPC, Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, IT, and implementation partners. This role is ideal for a digitally minded manufacturing professional eager to build a career in smart manufacturing within a fast-scaling aerospace startup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support ERP and MES/shop-floor execution rollout, covering work orders, routings, scheduling, WIP tracking, and operation confirmations.
• Translate shop-floor requirements into functional specifications, test scenarios, and user workflows.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports on OEE, machine utilisation, downtime, schedule adherence, and production losses.
• Coordinate machine connectivity, data mapping, and data validation with IT, Maintenance, and vendors.
• Maintain an implementation tracker for ERP, MES, machine connectivity, dashboards, and digital workflow initiatives.
• Support digital tracking of material shelf life, production traceability, and drawing/document revisions.
• Identify and prioritise digital improvement opportunities based on operational benefit, effort, and user readiness.
• Drive user training and adoption, and support future digital twin, condition monitoring, and automation pilots.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, Computer Science, Smart/Digital Manufacturing, or a related discipline (B.Sc. in a related technical field may be considered with relevant experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing digitalisation, ERP/MES implementation, production systems, or industrial data analytics.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing ERP (preferably Epicor): item masters, BOMs, routings, MRP, work orders, and inventory.
• Understanding of MES/MOM concepts such as production tracking, electronic route cards, and traceability.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power Query, with exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
• Basic understanding of CNC machine connectivity, sensors, SCADA, and data exchange standards such as OPC UA or MTConnect.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in CNC machining, aerospace components, or precision manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of SQL; Python or other automation skills.
• Exposure to PLM platforms (Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA) and simulation tools (Plant Simulation, DELMIA, FlexSim).
• Certification in Industry 4.0, IIoT, MES/MOM, or manufacturing analytics.
• Awareness of condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, RFID/barcode applications, and industrial cybersecurity.

Benefits

What You'll Gain:

• First-hand exposure to a digital factory build-out in a high-precision aerospace environment.
• Hands-on experience across ERP, MES, IIoT, analytics, and digital twin initiatives.
• Mentorship from experienced industry leaders.
• Opportunity to grow into a senior Digital Manufacturing or PPC role.