Summary:

The position of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Production Assistant will be responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI) and related production documentation. This role also assists in driving document approvals and managing WIP-related updates to ensure jobs are released on time and accurately reflect real-time production changes.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ability to read and understand documents provided by the customer and internal teams: work instructions, product photos, notes from customers and employees, assembly process diagrams, mechanical drawings, BOM, Assembly Drawing, Fab Drawing, ECO’s, Deviations, E-mail attachments, and any Special Instructions
• Understand what all these above items are and how they impact the manufacturing process and product
• With training, eventually prepare and update the MPI in the MES system with step-by-step instructions
• Obtain and include the following documents into the MES system: Stencil Reference #, SMT Fixture #, Wave Fixture #, Reflow and Wave Solder Profile Temperatures and any Production Pictures needed
• Make sure the following are reviewed, completed, and available by the time Production runs:
  • MPI Review Checklist has been completed.
  • MPI correct color codes based on Job Traveler.
  • ECO/Deviation/Special Instructions are incorporated in MPI and released to the MES.
  • Update any routing steps or changes in the MES.
  • Update MPI alerts in MES and make sure all key department sign offs are complete.
  • Update and maintain revision history for all MPI’s and track changes.

• Follow up with cross-functional teams (Program Managers, Engineering, Production) for any MPI related issues that are preventing the jobs from starting production as well as missing information and documentation gaps
• Assist in managing WIP updates to reflect real-time production status and changes (DEV requests)
• Assist in driving document approval workflows and ensure required sign-offs are completed
• Support troubleshooting of basic MES or documentation-related issues
• Maintain organized records and documentation within the system

Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or in a document control preferred (not required). Training will be provided
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to learn manufacturing processes and documentation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and prioritize the tasks at hand.
• Excellent verbal, reading (comprehension), and writing skills are a must in order to succeed in this position.

Skills

• Basic understanding of documentation control and data entry
• Ability to follow instructions and support team objectives
• Good communication and coordination skills 
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused mindset
• Willingness to learn MES systems and manufacturing workflows

Benefits

• Monetary compensation will range based on years of experience in the field.
• 401K, Health Insurance, Dental, and Paid Vacation