We have an exciting opportunity for a
Production Planning Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will: - Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries.
- Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
- 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.
- Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity.
- 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.
- Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- 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).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Experience working in an Agile work environment preferred.
- Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.
Preferred Qualifications:- A resilient and proactive approach to problem solving
- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
Benefits - Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. 
