Production Scheduler

Mclaurin Aerospace

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience in a related field
  • Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing of critical hardware
  • 10+ years of production planning or project management experience, ideally in aerospace
  • Proficiency in scheduling tools like MS Project or Primavera
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and informed decision making
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for alignment with milestones
  • Manage detailed production schedules for the EVA program
  • Communicate project progress and potential issues to stakeholders
  • Coordinate planning for program hardware builds from procurement to delivery
  • Adjust production schedules based on daily, weekly, and monthly needs
  • Monitor production progress in collaboration with department supervisors
  • Track production KPIs and deliver strategic planning insights

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% employer-paid insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life
  • 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 Scheduler 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 ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries.
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of detailed production schedules across the EVA (Extravehicular Activity ) program.
  • Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
  • Serve as the planning focal for program hardware builds, from procurement through delivery.
  • Develop, maintain, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
  • Coordinate with department supervisors to monitor production progress and completion dates
  • Own capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and scenario modeling to inform critical path strategies.
  • 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 and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a field or in a related area.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, supply chain, industrial engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in manufacturing, assembly and testing of critical hardware.
  • 10+ years of production planning or project management experience using Microsoft Project, preferably in the aerospace field.
  • 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
  • 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


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.

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