Production Control Engineer I, II, III

prismmaritime; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Maritime is seeking Production Control Engineers I–III to support the Fabrication Shop in Chesapeake, VA. Responsibilities include receiving/issuing material, creating work packages, and developing production plans.

Level II/III add scheduling, monitoring, and recovery planning; Level I focuses on day-to-day material handling and coordination. Qualification highlights include HS diploma, ability to read blueprints, MS Project scheduling, and familiarity with AutoCAD/ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma and related work experience.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow for one or more products.
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimal delay.
• Issue and receive material for fabrication shop.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Production planning

Education

HS diploma

MS Project scheduling

PMP certification desired

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Fusion 360

MS Project

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Position Title

Production Control Engineer I, II, III
Work Location: Chesapeake, VA
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
REQ#26_082103

Summary of duties

– The Production Control Engineer supports higher Production Control Engineers and the Fabrication Shop. They are responsible for receiving and issuing material shipped to or from the Fabrication Shop. Initiating new fab order workflows for projects and scheduling impacts according to production needs. Develop and review production plans with the Production Control Manager for approval and monitor production plan execution. The planner provides production status updates to management and facilitates the timely delivery of products to customers. They should be able to closely monitor the production process to ensure that production orders are completed on time and within budget.

Specific description of duties

Level I

• Organizes issuing and receiving material
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Create work packages and other production information needed to be executed to plan.
• Create CNC programs for machines as required.
• Keep paperwork organized.
• Collaborate with shop floor management, warehouse, and other staff.
• Identifies, analyzes, and reports performance variances to management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives, and goals.

Level II

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Project equipment and raw materials as needed to cover production demand.
• Assign worker centers for production operations.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Create work packages and other production information needed to be executed to plan.
• Create CNC programs for machines as required.
• Keep paperwork organized.
• Collaborate with shop floor management, warehouse, and other staff.
• Produces metrics for plans and schedules for projects, programs, and change activities across the lifecycle of a program.
• Works with Program Managers to develop performance recovery plans and incorporate recovery plans where appropriate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives, and goals.

Level III

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Organizes issuing and receiving material
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Project manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Assign worker centers for production operations.
• Schedule shift according to production needs.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Create work packages and other production information needed to be executed to plan.
• Create CNC programs for machines as required.
• Keep paperwork organized.
• Collaborate with shop floor management, warehouse, and other staff.
• Produces metrics for plans and schedules for projects, programs, and change activities across the lifecycle of a program.
• Identifies, analyzes, and reports performance variances to management.
• Works with Program Managers to develop performance recovery plans and incorporate recovery plans where appropriate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives, and goals.

Education / Specialized training

Level I

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education or with (1) years minimum related work experience with a H.S. diploma.
• Must have a H.S. diploma.
• One (1) years minimum reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Level II

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education or with (3) years minimum related work experience with a H.S. diploma.
• Must have a H.S. diploma.
• One (1) year minimum experience with MS Project scheduling.
• Two (2) years minimum reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• One (1) years minimum Forklift experience

Level III

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education or with (6) years minimum related work experience with a H.S. diploma.
• Must have a H.S. diploma.
• One (1) year minimum experience with MS Project scheduling.
• Three (3) years minimum reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Three (3) year minimum with estimating project requirements.
• Two (2) years minimum Forklift experience

Additional Skills and other Notes

• Knowledge and use of AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, or similar software.
• Knowledge of CNC machines.
• Understanding of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each task.
• Possess an understanding of production procedures, planning procedures, material requirements, adherence to technical instructions/directives.
• Experience as a production planner.
• Knowledge of material types and grades.
• Knowledge of quality control principles.
• Knowledge of MRP (Manufacturing resource planning).
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• High school diploma: Further education or certification is preferred but not required.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain clearance but not required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Certification / Licenses (as required for the task being performed)

• Diploma required for listed formal education.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation desired but not required.

Physical/Environmental Job Requirements

Physical requirements include the following: May require lifting up to 50 pounds.

Company Overview

Prism Maritime is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with offices in San Diego and Ventura, CA. Established in 2006, Prism Maritime currently employs over 350 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System. Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email [e-mail] or call: 757-460-8800.