Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
5-10 years of related experience in production planning or project management, preferably in aerospace.
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing of critical hardware.
Strong knowledge of scheduling tools like MS Project and Primavera.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and scheduling decisions.
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for various production services.
Communicate project progress and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Lead cross-functional production planning reviews and provide status updates to senior leadership.
Own capacity planning and make/buy decisions to inform critical path strategies.
Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems for configuration integrity.
Track production KPIs and generate dashboards for planning insights.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% employer-paid insurance including medical, dental, and vision
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k with employer match after 12 months
Education assistance
Relocation assistance if applicable
Full Job Description
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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
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.
