Aerospace Production Planning Lead – Master Schedule & ERP

Axiom Space

Georgia

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Axiom Space in Georgia is seeking a resilient Production Planning Engineer to optimize production processes by developing the Master Production Schedule and coordinating with work centers to align build sequencing with program milestones and on-time deliveries.

You will lead cross-functional planning reviews, manage capacity planning and risk mitigation, integrate planning with ERP/MRP/MES systems, and deliver data-driven insights to reduce waste and improve efficiency across multiple production

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
10+ years of production planning or project management experience, preferably aerospace.
Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.
Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera).
Experience with Siemens Opcenter, Teamcenter and/or Costpoint.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Experience working in an Agile work environment preferred.
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across programs for production and processing services, ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries.
Communicating 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 to senior leadership.
Own capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and scenario modeling to inform critical path strategies.
Drive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays.
Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring 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.