Production Controller

Frequency Electronics, Inc; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K

Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer located in Uniondale, NY is looking for a Production Controller to oversee manufacturing operations involving both space flight hardware and commercial products. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in production control and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Infor VISUAL ERP. This role requires effective coordination between departments to meet production schedules and ensure the required documentation is maintained. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production control or manufacturing coordination.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability electronics preferred.
• Strong understanding of WIP control and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain shop orders in Infor VISUAL.
• Monitor WIP and move orders through manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate hardware movement between departments.

Skills

Production control

Manufacturing coordination

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Infor VISUAL ERP

Tools

Infor VISUAL ERP

Microsoft Project

Advanced Excel tools

Job description

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 elevate 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 9AD 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

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. We also offer paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays.