Production Controller

Job Description

NDI Engineering Company is seeking a Production Controller to support the planning, coordination, and technical oversight of complex manufacturing operations. This role involves working with Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) and Support Equipment (SE) systems—specifically focusing on electrical and electronic subsystems, components, and assemblies.

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The ideal candidate will be responsible for tracking progress, ensuring schedule adherence, supporting material procurement, and providing technical production support in a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment.

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Plan, monitor, and evaluate all phases of ALRE and SE manufacturing operations, including prototyping, production, overhaul, repair, and testing.

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Ensure all production milestones and due dates are met in accordance with program requirements.

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Utilize the Job Execution Data Interface system and tools within the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to manage and report production data.

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Continuously analyze program progress and expenditures to ensure alignment with project plans and customer expectations.

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Identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions to meet program schedules and deliverables.

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Conduct regular on-site inspections of work-in-progress across various shops and production stations.

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Coordinate daily with Program Team Leaders and the Production Control Manager to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.

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Support material specialists in identifying parts and materials, sourcing vendors, and obtaining quotes.

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Collaborate with quality assurance teams and design engineers to resolve Requests for Engineering Information (REIs) and Requests for Salvage Actions (RSAs) .

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Provide technical guidance related to facilities, equipment, manufacturing methods, materials, and standards as they apply to ALRE and SE electrical and electronic systems.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Electrical / Electronics field.

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Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a DoD Secret Security Clearance .

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Strong understanding of electrical / electronic systems and manufacturing operations.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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Ability to work full-time on-site at our Lakehurst, NJ facility.

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NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001 : 20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

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NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status

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