Space Production Planning Engineer — Lead Scheduling & Delivery

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking a seasoned Production Planning Engineer to optimize production processes, develop schedules, and lead cross-functional planning reviews across multiple programs. You will ensure alignment with milestones, manage ERP/MRP/MES integration, and mentor junior staff while driving efficiency and reducing waste.

The role emphasizes capacity planning, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with a strong focus on on-time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of production planning or project management experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly and testing of critical hardware.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Experience with Siemens Opscenter, Teamcenter and/or Costpoint highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across programs for production and processing services.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead planning for program hardware builds from procurement through delivery.
• Conduct cross-functional planning reviews and report to senior leadership.
• Own capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and scenario modeling for critical path strategies.
• Drive proactive risk management by identifying bottlenecks and delays.
• Integrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems; 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 and reduce waste.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Siemens Opscenter

Teamcenter

Costpoint

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking a seasoned Production Planning Engineer to optimize production processes, develop schedules, and lead cross-functional planning reviews across multiple programs. You will ensure alignment with milestones, manage ERP/MRP/MES integration, and mentor junior staff while driving efficiency and reducing waste.

The role emphasizes capacity planning, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with a strong focus on on-time