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 develops and maintains production plans for services such as soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, and testing, helping ensure alignment with program milestones and on-time delivery. It can be hired at any level in the professional career framework, depending on business need. International travel may be required. The role may involve possible straight-time overtime and a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The work is generally performed in an office environment, but may include indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Extended sitting or standing is required for much of the time, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds may be required occasionally. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee must be able to work outside the normal schedule and adjust hours for peak periods and surge requirements. Standard office equipment is used. Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required, as is the ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in the field or a related area; license and certification may be required.
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing of critical hardware.
10 or more years of production planning or project management experience, preferably in aerospace.
Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.
Strong knowledge of scheduling tools such as MS Project and Primavera.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift or carry up to 25 pounds.

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 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-or-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.