Project Assistant – Production Planning

Leidos; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Lynnwood, WA seeks a production planning professional to lead multiple development and production programs, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and quality control to ensure timely material and work order flow.

Experience with Deltek Costpoint MRP or similar ERP, lean/batch manufacturing, and full product lifecycle production is required; on-site role with US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Deltek Costpoint MRP or similar system is required.
• Lean and batch manufacturing practices and environments are required.
• Experience across full product lifecycle from development through production transition.
• On-site Lynnwood, US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production planning effort for multiple development and production programs.
• Coordinate with engineering, configuration management, production management and procurement to ensure accurate, timely scheduling of material and work order flow.
• Create and maintain the Kanban Board and Burndown Chart on the shop floor.
• Use the Manufacturing Requirements Planning tool to drive purchasing and orchestrate kitting and Work Orders to production floor.
• Establish standard work procedures aligned with project manufacturing methodologies.
• Collaborate with quality control, inventory management, manufacturing engineering and material planners to ensure synchronized operations.
• Deliver documentation to procurement to expedite purchasing.
• Resolve impediments to meeting aggressive delivery constraints.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint MRP

Lean manufacturing

Product lifecycle

Electro‑mechanical

Collaboration

Education

BA degree and 6-10 years experience

Masters with 2-6 years experience

Tools

PLM

ERP

MES

Job description

Description

Job Description

Build the Future of Maritime Innovation

The Undersea Systems Division (USD) of Leidos develops, integrates, and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions for a range of customers across the Department of Defense (DoD). Our Lynnwood, WA facility is expanding its operations based on significant business growth and is seeking new talent to join our world-class lean manufacturing team. If you are an experienced production planning professional with knowledge, skill, and experience with Deltek Costpoint Material Requirement Planning (MRP) or a similar MRP system we would like to hear from you.

Why Join Us

• Work to support cutting-edge subsea technologies that few get to experience firsthand.
• Collaborate with world‑class scientists, engineers, and innovators.
• Perform on programs that support the wide variety of high‑profile customers.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and mission impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading the production planning effort for multiple development and production programs.
• Coordinating directly with engineering, configuration management, production management and procurement to ensure accurate, timely scheduling of material and work order flow.
• Creating and maintaining the Kanban Board and Burndown Chart located at the shop floor.
• Using the Manufacturing Requirements Planning tool to drive purchasing and orchestrate kitting and Work Orders to the production floor.
• Establishing standard work procedures consistent with project manufacturing methodologies.
• Working directly with quality control, inventory management, manufacturing engineering and material planners to ensure a harmonious and synchronized operational flow.
• Gathering and delivering documentation to procurement to expedite the purchasing process.
• Resolving impediments to achieving aggressive delivery constraints.

Basic Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of Deltek Costpoint MRP or similar system.
• Background in lean and batch manufacturing practices and environments.
• Ability to work in a full product lifecycle environment from product development through production transition and beyond.
• Product development and production planning background with complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Ability to work productively, collaboratively, and independently.
• Must work on‑site in Lynnwood, not a remote work position.
• Secret security clearance or the ability to attain one. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA degree and 6-10 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2‑6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Background in Department of Defense (DoD) business.
• Experience with PLM/ERP/MES enterprise software.

SUBSEAMSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.