planning and design engineer
Jul 5, 2026 · Metlen
About the job
We are currently looking for a Planning and Design Engineer to join our team, based in Volos, Greece.
By joining this role, you’ll play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities for large-scale defense programs, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Your role will encompass:
• Developing and monitoring detailed production plans and schedules for the execution of complex projects (e.g. PATRIOT, LEOPARD).
• Utilizing ERP/MRP systems and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) to manage workflows, resources, and priorities.
• Optimizing production processes to improve efficiency and minimize delays.
• Analyzing production capacity and proposing resource allocation improvements.
• Managing material procurement processes, including preparation of RFQs and technical specifications.
• Monitoring procurement schedules, quality control, and deliveries in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensuring compliance with military and industrial standards (MIL-STD, ISO 9001).
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical, operational, and supply chain risks.
• Managing project changes and evaluating their impact on cost, timeline, and quality.
• Communicating effectively with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Participating in program reviews and presenting project progress and performance.
• Preparing technical and managerial reports, tracking KPIs, and maintaining project documentation.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams (production, procurement, warehouse, quality, engineering) to ensure smooth project execution.
• Providing technical support during critical project phases and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Contributing to new project planning (bid phase), including cost, resource, and timeline estimation.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma) to enhance operational performance.
What you bring to the role:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning and project management (experience in defense projects is considered a strong asset).
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written), including technical terminology.
Share the same Value Based Behaviors:
• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Collaboration & Trust
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability
Your Benefits:
• Competitive remuneration package
• Ticket Restaurant Card
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Preferential household electricity plan
• Pension Plan
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility