Job Title: Production Control Specialist III Job Description The Production Controller is responsible for tracking and coordinating manufacturing operations to ensure smooth and efficient production, meeting deadlines, and adhering to safety regulations and quality standards. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of aerospace production processes, including traceability, demand planning, and complex BOM assembly. Responsibilities + Work cross-functionally to oversee daily production operations, including scheduling, planning, and organizing of work-in-progress and finished goods. + Help improve production scheduling tools and work-in-progress tracking. + Monitor, track, report, and move parts as required through the production flow to ensure timely delivery to the next production location. + Ensure parts are handled and protected properly. + Collaborate with the enterprise planning team to resolve immediate floor shortages on work orders and floor stock inventory. + Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates. + Highlight needs, deliverables, and constraints to management. Essential Skills + 2-4+ years of experience in production control within a manufacturing setting. + Proficiency in planning, ERP, MRP, MES, SAP, Excel, and the Microsoft Office suite. + Strong problem-solving skills, especially in complex issues. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalency certificate. + 4+ years of experience in production control in a manufacturing setting. + Strong computer skills with familiarity in SAP ERP/MES and the full suite of MS Office products. + Experience with SQL and Tableau. + Inventory experience. + Experience in aerospace, military, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments. + Go-getter mentality with a history of problem-solving and adaptability to new systems and environments. Work Environment The role is onsite in Redmond, operating within a fast-paced tech startup environment. Shift options include Monday to Friday starting at 6am (day shift), as well as front half nights and back half nights with hours from 5pm to 3:30am. Day shifts include one weekend day and training for the first three weeks occurs during the day. Candidates must be comfortable working in a warehouse setting and adapting to a dynamic and intellectually challenging atmosphere. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, Washington. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.