Production Control Specialist at Echodyne – Kirkland, Washington
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Position Title: Production Control Specialist
Echodyne offers the worlds first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
In this role, you will develop and manage production schedules, release work orders, monitor and optimize production workflows, and ensure materials and resources are properly allocated. You will collaborate with various departments like sales, supply chain, quality, material handling, shipping/receiving, and production.
- Generate detailed work orders and distribute these orders to the appropriate departments production teams
- Monitor the execution of work orders, track completed tasks, and ensure that all necessary data (labor, materials, time) is accurately recorded before closing the orders in the system
- Act as a point of contact to coordinate tasks generated by work orders, working with different teams to ensure the efficient execution of each job
- Oversee daily production operations, including scheduling, planning, and organizing
- Monitor production schedules to ensure that orders are filled on time and in full
- Troubleshoot issues and make adjustments as needed
- Ensure that regulations and quality standards are met
- Train and supervise production team members
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to prevent shortages
- Track and report production metrics and performance
- Demonstrated knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) or broader Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is essential
- Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation, shipping/receiving
- Experience utilizing advanced functions & reporting in Microsoft Excel such as V-lookup & pivot tables
(In this role, you will build many of the skills listed below. Previous experience in one or more of these areas is preferred but not required.)
In this role, you will build many of the skills listed below. Previous experience in one or more of these areas is preferred but not required.
Competency in performing data analysis through data business analytics services (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Proficiency in using NetSuite ERP system
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field, or industry/military equivalent progressive experience with at least 8 years of experience in materials planning, production planning/scheduling, manufacturing, sourcing, or other supply chain related field
WHAT WE OFFER This is an exempt position.Echodynes technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicants eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role thats a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States region.