Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

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. Jacobs is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Control Coordinator to join our team with the Facilities and Testing Division.

The Production Coordinator will:​

• ​Maintain shop production schedule (by job, machine, work center, etc.) in scheduling tool
• Develop and manage production schedule at the job level at work centers to maximize overall manufacturing and precision cleaning throughput
• Review, plan, and coordinate the efficient execution of manufacturing work requests using ERP/MRP system/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
• Obtain customer feedback and use to improve customer service, processes, and procedures
• Serve as clean room primary customer interface working with each customer, engineers, project managers, floor supervisor and section managers on cost and schedule to understand their requirements, drivers, and timelines
• Track cost and schedule for cleanroom projects, provide thorough status reports to customers and provide follow-up support on questions and concerns
• Draft weekly Jobs Status reports
• Develop and implement solutions to engineering and fabrication challenges
• Ensure a safe, well-maintained shop is available for fabrication and cleaning of both flight and non-flight hardware.
• Verify that optimum quality is achieved in all deliverables
• Perform other duties as required​

Qualifications

Requisition Qualifications:

This 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.

• ​Typically requires a HS diploma and 10 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 5 years of experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and written presentation skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in leading and managing a high performing team
• Effectively manage and prioritize responsibilities for multiple projects with overlapping schedule demands
• Thorough 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
• Working knowledge of the manufacturing and physical characteristics of metals, plastics, composites, and fibrous materials
• Proficiency in reading and explaining engineering drawings, manuals, and specifications, and performing the required operations based on those drawings and documents, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of various in-process dimensional inspection methods and techniques using standard machine shop measuring gauges and instruments, including Micrometers, Gauges and Calipers
• Strong computer skills and experience in utilizing software tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel, Office, Outlook, and Project
• Knowledge of cleanroom processes and procedures
• Able to make independent, technical, and tactical decisions​

Requisition Preferences:

• ​A working knowledge of the NASA/JSC drawing system JSC 8500, the Engineering Drawing Control Center (EDCC) and Design and Data Management System (DDMS)
• Familiarity of quality procedures and documentation for aerospace flight Hardware, including material test reports, certificates of compliance, and heat treat and other quality records​