Axiom Space

Production Planning Engineer

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Project ManagementProcurementERPGD&TResearchLeadershipProblem SolvingPrimavera P6

About the role

Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity.

include capacity planning, risk mitigation, ERP/MRP/MES system integration, releasing and manage work orders in alignment with production plans, and scenario modeling to support critical path decisions.
The Production Planning Engineer also mentors junior team members, collaborates with leadership to optimize resource allocation, and delivers data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom's programs for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries.
Serve as the planning focal for program hardware builds, from procurement through delivery.
Lead cross-functional production planning reviews and provide regular status to senior leadership.
Own capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and scenario modeling to inform critical path strategies.
Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays.
Collaborate with leadership to optimize build sequencing and resource allocation.
Track production KPIs, generate dashboards, and deliver planning insights.
Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
Experience in manufacturing, assembly and testing of critical hardware.
10+ years of production planning or project management experience preferably in the aerospace field.
Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.
Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera).
Experience with Siemens Opscenter, Team Center and/or Costpoint highly preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail..

Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Production Planning Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

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