Production Controller - Salary Range 55K-65K Based on Experience
Frequency Electronics Inc is seeking a Production Controller to support manufacturing operations for both space flight hardware and commercial product lines. This position is responsible for controlling the release movement and status of shop orders to ensure hardware progresses through manufacturing in accordance with program schedules and delivery requirements. The role requires daily use of Infor VISUAL ERP 9D Microsoft Project and advanced Excel tools to track WIP shortages and production status in a high-mix low volume environment.
Responsibilities ----------------
• Control and maintain shop orders and travelers in Infor VISUAL • Monitor WIP and move orders through manufacturing operations • Coordinate hardware movement between departments assembly test environmental screening inspection shipping • Track work order status and ensure completion of required operations • Identify and escalate shortages bottlenecks and schedule risks • Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Material Control and Program Management • Support environmental test scheduling TVAC vibration burn-in ESSE • Ensure required documentation and configuration are correct before hardware moves forward • Implement Engineering Change Orders into active work orders as directed • Support both flight hardware and commercial production requirements
Systems & Reporting -------------------
• Daily use of Infor Visual 9 AD ERP for order status transactions and tracking • Maintain Project and Excel-based reports for WIP status shortages and delivery performance • Use advanced Excel functions PivotTables formulas data analysis tools
Requirements ------------
• 5 years experience in production control manufacturing coordination or shop floor control • Aerospacedefense or high-reliability electronics experience preferred • Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required • Infor VISUAL ERP experience preferred
Additional Requirements ----------------------
• Ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities • Experience in low-volume high reliability hardware production preferred • Familiarity with configuration control and traceability requirements • U.S Person status required due to ITAR restrictions
Work Environment ----------------
This position supports both:
• Space satellite flight hardware with strict documentation and testing requirements • Commercial production with shorter lead times and higher throughput
EOE Disability Veteran This position is onsite We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:
• Health Insurance • Dental and Vision • Life Insurance • Short and Long-Term Disability • Flexible spending option and 401K • Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays