Production Planning Engineer IV

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Production Planning Engineer to optimize production processes across its production services. The role develops schedules, works with work center leadership to optimize build sequencing and resource allocation, and ensures alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries. The position serves as the planning lead for program hardware builds, managing the process from procurement through delivery and leading cross-functional planning reviews.

The Production Planning Engineer is responsible for capacity planning, risk mitigation, ERP/MRP/MES system integration, releasing and managing work orders in alignment with production plans, and scenario modeling to support critical-path decisions. The role also mentors junior team members, supports resource optimization with leadership, and provides data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

The work is generally performed in an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task. The position may involve sitting or standing for extended periods and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical project milestones. Applicants must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a 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 such as MS Project and Primavera.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens Opscenter, Team Center, and/or Costpoint.
• Experience working in an Agile work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom’s programs for production and processing services, ensuring alignment 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.
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and delays through 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior