Production Control Specialist

Kirkland , United States

AI overview

Manage and optimize production schedules, ensuring timely and full delivery while coordinating across various teams to support smooth operations.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s 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).


Echodyne is seeking a Production Control Specialist to join our fast-growing team! 

At Echodyne, we believe radar makes the world safer and more secure in the age of autonomy.  We are seeking a Production Control Specialist to join our team to ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently, and that products are made on time and in full. This includes coordinating, maintaining, communicating, and driving the production schedule to ensure delivery on time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • 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

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
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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

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s 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

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s 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. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $84,100 - $126,100 annually.

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • 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
  • 401(k) plan
  • 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.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible PTO
  • Fully-paid health insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Paid Company Holidays

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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