Production Controller

fei; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Frequency Electronics, Inc is seeking a Production Controller to support manufacturing operations for space flight hardware and commercial product lines. The role manages shop orders in Infor VISUAL, tracks WIP, and coordinates movement across departments to meet schedules and delivery requirements.

Daily use of Infor VISUAL 9D ERP, MS Project, and advanced Excel is required to monitor status, shortages, and delivery performance in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production control, manufacturing coordination, or shop floor control.
• Aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Infor VISUAL ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities.

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 upscale shortages, bottlenecks, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Material Control, and Program Management.
• Support environmental test scheduling (TVAC, vibration, burn‑in, ESS).
• 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.

Skills

WIP control

Manufacturing coordination

Infor VISUAL ERP

Advanced Excel

Project/Program tracking

Job description

Production Controller - Salary Range $55K-$75K 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 upscale shortages, bottlenecks, and schedule risks
• Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Material Control, and Program Management
• Support environmental test scheduling (TVAC, vibration, burn‑in, ESS)
• 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 9D 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
• Aerospace/defense or high‑reliability electronics experience preferred
• Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Infor VISUAL ERP experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities

Additional Requirements

• 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

• Space/satellite flight hardware with strict documentation and testing requirements
• Commercial production with shorter lead times and higher throughput

Benefits

• EOE/Disability/Veteran
• Position is 100% onsite
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match in company stock
• Generous paid time off policy and 11 paid holidays
• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off; 9 hours, 45 minutes with 45‑minute lunch, and paid to a consistent 40‑hour weekly schedule
• Salary Range $55K-$65K per annum based on experience

EOE/Disability/Veteran