Production Coordinator
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
About the Role
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.
As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Coordinator to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.
Responsibilities- Maintain shop production schedule (by job, machine, work center, etc.) in e2
- Develop and work with the Production Scheduler at the job level at work centers to maximize overall manufacturing
- Review, plan, and coordinate the execution of manufacturing work requests using designated software.
- Daily review and adjustment of hardware development schedules and workflow within the various work centers to meet current shop priorities
- Develop job kits to full-kit level including material, consumables, and documentation
- Track schedule for manufacturing work orders, provide thorough status reports to customers and provide follow-up support on questions and concerns
- Perform other duties as required
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in related field and 10 years of project experience in project controls
- Effectively manage and prioritize responsibilities for multiple projects with overlapping schedule demands
- General understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining (manual, CNC mill and lathe, multi-axis, and electric discharge machining), sheet metal fabrication, welding, composites manufacturing, cleaning, and hardware assembly, water knife, press brake
- Knowledge of the manufacturing and physical characteristics of metals, plastics, composites, and fibrous materials
- Knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
- Familiarity of quality procedures and documentation for aerospace flight Hardware, including material test reports, certificates of compliance, and heat treat and other quality records
- 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
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Compensation DetailsPC3
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