Spaceflight Production Controller — Onsite, 9/80 Schedule

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

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.