Production Control Specialist

Production Control Specialist

Sierra Circuits is a Silicon Valley-based leader in printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, specializing in high-quality, quick-turn and complex prototypes. With over 35 years of experience, Sierra provides a seamless, end-to-end PCB solution—from design and fabrication to assembly and testing—all under one roof at its state-of-the-art facilities in Sunnyvale, California. Sierra Circuits is committed to supporting engineers and designers through extensive educational resources. The company offers free online tools such as the Stackup Designer, Impedance Calculator, Material Selector, and BOM and DFM Checkers, along with technical blogs, webinars, design guides, and its SierraConnect community forum. Sierra Circuit serves all industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and telecommunications, building PCBs to the highest industry standards, and keeping innovation at the forefront of everything we do.

The Production Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing assigned processes in producing printed circuit boards (PCB) to ensure that daily shipments are met. She/He will assist the Production Manager to ensure that jobs are moved to and from each department in a timely manner to prevent bottlenecks and meet shipment deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned production processes during scheduled shifts to ensure jobs are moved according to schedule.
• Promptly identify, communicate, report, and resolve any problems that could affect the quality and on-time delivery of PCB orders to Management, Process Engineers, and appropriate department heads.
• Communicate production status and highlight priorities with Production Managers from other shifts to ensure continuous synchronization of production efforts.
• Provide daily updates of shift notes to appropriate Managers (next shift supervisor, VP of Operations, etc.) before leaving for the day.
• Promptly report any equipment malfunction to the maintenance department and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Work with managers to provide training to all shift personnel and properly document the training in the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Be available to operators for any technical issues.
• Prevent scraps when possible.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout the day.
• Be available for after-hours emergency calls and Saturday rotation schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience in the PCB industry.
• Must have a clear, thorough and up-to-date understanding of PCB designs, materials, and new technologies and of processes required to manufacture high-tech PCB.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain quality of products at all times.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and strong people management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and resolve issues related to the production process.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook.
• Ability to learn new skills/tasks and grasp new concepts as required.
• Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours based on company needs

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The ability to lift 20 lbs., open filing cabinets, and bend, stand, or climb on step ladders as necessary.

Environment:

• The manufacturing facility is exposed to electronics assembly equipment and materials.
• May require working in a controlled environment with specific temperature and humidity requirements.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to perform the work.

Hourly Rate Range: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

What We Offer:

• Full - Time, exempt position
• Excellent benefits package includes; Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/ADD, Voluntary Benefits
• Vacation, sick and paid holidays