Production Coordinator

Quantum Space•Rockville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Production Coordinator to support the build, integration, and delivery of its Ranger spacecraft platform. The role coordinates the movement of parts, materials, documentation, and production activities across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, inventory management, and production planning teams. It helps ensure hardware is in the right place at the right time, with accurate data, documentation, and material traceability. The Production Coordinator supports production schedules, identifies and resolves workflow constraints, and helps move flight hardware from receiving through integration and test. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with responsibilities spanning material flow, production reporting, inventory controls, work orders, tooling records, and cross-functional coordination. The position is located in Rockville, Maryland, and pays $25 to $30 per hour. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in production support, manufacturing coordination, logistics, inventory management, administrative operations, or a related role.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to coordinate materials, documentation, and production activities across multiple departments and work centers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and other productivity tools.
Experience maintaining accurate records, organizing documentation, and tracking operational activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with production personnel, engineers, procurement teams, and management.
Ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot operational issues, and proactively follow through on action items.
Comfort working in a hands-on manufacturing or production environment and supporting the physical movement of materials and hardware.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and adapt to shifting production priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment where production schedules and priorities evolve quickly.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, production control, logistics coordination, or departmental administration.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with spacecraft or flight hardware manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test operations.
Experience managing material certifications, part traceability, manufacturing records, and configuration-controlled documentation.
Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, work order management, and material flow processes.
Experience coordinating outside processing, supplier deliveries, and procurement activities.
Experience developing production reports, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and supporting metrics-driven operational improvements.
Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analysis and reporting tools.
APICS/ASCM certification, such as Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Familiarity with production tooling management, calibration tracking, and manufacturing documentation systems.
Experience supporting lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or production efficiency initiatives.
Experience working in a startup or small-team environment where flexibility, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

Monitor, track, and coordinate parts and materials throughout the production lifecycle and ensure timely delivery to the appropriate work centers and production locations.
Facilitate hardware movement through receiving inspection, inventory, purchasing, production, and other applicable work centers.
Identify workflow bottlenecks, improve process consistency, and help reduce internal logistics lead times.
Coordinate external processing, including machining, plating, testing, and other outside services, to ensure materials return on schedule.
Collaborate with production planning, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to maintain accurate MRP/ERP system data.
Identify and help resolve inaccurate inventory records, material demand signals, scheduling discrepancies, and other system issues that could disrupt production.
Develop, maintain, and update production metrics, dashboards, and reports to support operational visibility and continuous improvement.
Partner with production supervisors and managers to track and close metrics-driven action items and resolve production constraints.
Prepare reports on production requirements, deliverables, material availability, schedule risks, and operational constraints for internal teams and customers.
Support production leadership and program management with action-item tracking, status updates, and cross-functional coordination.
Coordinate material staging, kitting, and workflow organization to improve production readiness and efficiency.
Maintain material certifications, traceability documentation, and inventory controls to ensure only properly certified materials are used in flight hardware.
Support return-to-stock activities, inventory reconciliation, and material disposition or purge actions.
Assist with purchase requisition creation and coordination of scheduled contract work and outside services.
Organize and maintain physical and electronic production tooling records, documentation libraries, and calibration databases.
Support work order creation, tracking, updates, and closure for assigned production cells.
Participate in production process improvements and productivity initiatives to improve material flow, operational efficiency, and schedule performance.
Help establish disciplined production coordination processes that enable fast execution without compromising quality, traceability, or mission assurance.