Production Planning Engineer

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  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. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Production Planning Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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…