Production Planning Engineer

Axiom Space; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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.

Skills

10+ years experience

GD&T interpretation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Siemens Opcenter

Teamcenter

Costpoint

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Production Planning Engineer responsible for optimizing production processes by developing schedules, collaborating with work center leadership to optimize build sequencing and resource allocation and ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries across Axiom’s various production services. This role serves as the planning lead for program hardware builds, managing the process from procurement through delivery while leading cross-functional planning reviews.

Key responsibilities include capacity planning, risk mitigation, ERP/MRP/MES system integration, releasing and manage work orders in alignment with production plans, and scenario modeling to support critical path decisions. The Production Planning Engineer also mentors junior team members, collaborates with leadership to optimize resource allocation, and delivers data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across Axiom’s programs for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or 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 (MS Project, Primavera).
• Experience with Siemens Opscenter, Team Center and/or Costpoint highly preferred.
• 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.

CORE SKILLS

A resilient and proactive approach to problem solving Passion for space and the mission Entrepreneurial, growth mindset High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally Core Competencies: Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES

• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ABOUT AAXIM SPACE (REPEATED)

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.