Prototype Production Scheduler - Electronics

Ducommun Incorporated; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Appleton, WI is seeking a Production Planner to manage schedules and coordinate material planning for prototypes. This role collaborates with engineering, procurement, production and quality teams to meet customer expectations.

The position requires 2+ years in electronics manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities to thrive in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production support, coordination, or scheduling role within electronics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and inventory management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for prototype builds.
• Coordinate and track daily production activities to meet build schedules and timelines.
• Partner with program management, purchasing, engineering, and quality to ensure component availability and WIP control.
• Create and maintain production travelers, work orders, and job packets for builds.
• Monitor WIP and provide status updates to stakeholders including program management and engineering.
• Communicate build priorities and changes to production and leadership.
• Ensure ERP/MRP systems reflect production status, completions, and material usage.
• Support ECO implementation and distribution of updated documentation.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering to ensure ISO 9001 and IPC-A-610 compliance.
• Track production metrics such as on-time delivery, yield, rework, and throughput.
• Manage hazardous waste handling in the workspace.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Appleton, WI is seeking a Production Planner to manage schedules and coordinate material planning for prototypes. This role collaborates with engineering, procurement, production and quality teams to meet customer expectations.

The position requires 2+ years in electronics manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities to thrive in a high-mix, low-volume environment.