Outsource Manufacturing Coordinator

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is hiring an Outsource Manufacturing Coordinator to coordinate outsourced manufacturing requests and test support from the request-for-quote process through receipt of finished goods. The role is the primary liaison between Axiom Space and its vendors, helping ensure that vendor work meets engineering, manufacturing, project, quality, and delivery requirements. It reports to the Production Planning Manager and is based onsite at Axiom Space’s SSDF facility. The coordinator works with internal stakeholders and external manufacturers, subcontractors, and service providers to develop work packages, obtain and monitor quotes, coordinate deliveries and supporting deliverables, assess vendor qualifications, and manage outsourcing capacity and lead times. The role supports supply-chain risk reduction, competitive sourcing, protection of proprietary information, and on-time performance against the Master Production Schedule. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and/or five years of relevant manufacturing, supply chain, or production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have experience with machining practices, procurement methods, and interpretation of engineering design products. Work is generally in an office environment, though tasks may involve indoor or outdoor work. Evening and weekend work may be needed for critical project milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in machining practices.
Knowledge of procurement practices and methods.
Ability to interpret engineering design products, including drawings, models, and requirement documentation.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated organization skills and ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management methodologies is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between Axiom and its vendor base and foster long-term working relationships.
Coordinate quotes, deliveries, and associated deliverables or supporting products, including documentation and tooling, with vendors and service providers.
Translate engineering and manufacturing requirements, including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials, into clear vendor work packages.
Identify and evaluate third-party manufacturers, subcontractors, and service providers specializing in aerospace components, processes, and services.
Verify that potential partners hold required AS9100/ISO 9001 certifications and quality clearances and meet internal aerospace compliance standards.
Generate, submit, and monitor RFQ documentation to obtain quote packages that conform to project specifications and requirements.
Minimize supply-chain risk while maintaining competitive cost structures through strategic sourcing and partner diversification.
Ensure vendors follow Axiom’s proprietary-information handling and intellectual-property protection protocols.
Collaborate with Production Planning to forecast outsourcing capacity needs.
Monitor vendor lead times and drive on-time delivery performance in support of the Master Production Schedule.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.