Project Assistant – Production Planning

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

Job summary

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a production planning professional to lead multiple development and production programs, coordinating with engineering, CM, procurement, and production teams to ensure on-time material flow.

You will drive purchasing, kanban, and work orders using Deltek Costpoint MRP or similar systems, and establish standard work for DoD programs with complex electro-mechanical systems.

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.

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.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint MRP

Lean manufacturing

Product development and production

Independent work

Education

BA degree + 6-10 years or Masters + 2-6 years

Tools

PLM/ERP/MES software

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.

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 .

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.