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If you are, we need you!\nWe 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.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Production Planning Engineer to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company.\nThe Production Planning Engineer will:\nDevelop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for production and processing services (soft goods fabrication, electrical production, event support, testing, etc.), ensuring alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries.\n\nCommunicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership\n\nServe as the planning focal for program hardware builds, from procurement through delivery.\n\nLead cross-functional production planning reviews and provide regular status to senior leadership.\n\nOwn capacity planning, make/buy decisions, and scenario modeling to inform critical path strategies.\n\nDrive proactive risk management by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and delays.\n\nIntegrate planning activities within ERP/MRP/MES systems, ensuring configuration integrity.\n\nCollaborate with leadership to optimize build sequencing and resource allocation.\n\nTrack production KPIs, generate dashboards, and deliver planning insights.\n\nAnalyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.\n\nMentor junior team members and support their professional development.\n\nPerform additional job duties as assigned.\n\nRequisition Qualifications:\nThis position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.\nTypically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.\n\nExperience in manufacturing, assembly and testing of critical hardware.\n\n10+ years of production planning or project management experience preferably in the aerospace field.\n\nFamiliarity with engineering drawings and GD&T interpretation.\n\nStrong knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera).\n\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed scheduling decisions.\n\nAbility to demonstrate strong attention to detail.\n\nExperience working in an Agile work environment preferred.\n\nDemonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.\n\nRequisition Preferences:\nA resilient and proactive approach to problem solving\n\nPassion for space and the mission\n\nEntrepreneurial, growth mindset\n\nHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally\n\nMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation\n\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised\n\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position\n\nMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones\n\nWhy Join Our Team?\nIn addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:\nExcellent personal and professional career growth\n\n9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable\n\nOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)\n\nMuch, much more!\n\nFor more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.\n\nMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.\n\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.\n\nEssential Functions\nWork Environment\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).\nEquipment and Machines\nStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).\nAttendance\nRegular 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.\nOther Essential Functions\nProfessional 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.\n#JETS #JETSII\nCompensation Details:\nEN3-EN4The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting:\n10/09/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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