Production Planning Engineer P3 - Space Systems

Oceaneering•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Production Planning Engineer supports NASA as an Oceaneering teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. The role is part of the Manufacturing section in the Operations and Test Department and supports human spaceflight and deep-space exploration programs. The position focuses on production planning for program hardware and production and processing services, including soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, and testing. The role may be hired at any level in the professional career framework, depending on business need. International travel may be required. Possible straight-time overtime and a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, are noted. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, takes ownership of their work, communicates across organizational levels, and contributes to a diverse team environment. The position typically calls for an engineering bachelor's degree and substantial related experience, with qualifications varying across the posting. U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required, and candidates must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing.
The posting describes experience expectations as a minimum of 5 years in a related field and, in the qualifications, typically 5–10 years in the field or a related area; it also lists 10+ years of production planning or project management experience, preferably in aerospace.
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing of critical hardware.
Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.
Strong knowledge of scheduling tools such as MS Project and Primavera.
Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data and making informed scheduling decisions.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
License and certification may be required.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Agile work environment.
A resilient and proactive approach to problem solving.
Passion for space and the mission.
An entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
High emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for production and processing services, aligning it with program milestones and on-time deliveries.
Communicate 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 updates to senior leadership.
Own capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and scenario modeling to inform critical-path strategies.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks and delays through proactive risk management.
Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems and ensure 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.