Production Expeditor
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One to two years of experience in electronics manufacturing, materials, or production control.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and work order tracking in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with operators, leads, engineers, and managers.
- Basic knowledge of PCB assembly processes, including SMT, through-hole, test, and final assembly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Attention to detail and the ability to quickly identify schedule risks.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Must be eligible to access export-controlled technical data or technology under applicable U.S. export-control laws or eligible for any required government authorization.
- Review daily production schedules and work order priorities, and identify potential delays or shortages.
- Track and expedite materials, kits, and assemblies through SMT, through-hole, test, and final assembly areas.
- Communicate with production leads, supervisors, and planners to resolve issues impacting schedule adherence.
- Coordinate with the materials team to locate, request, or substitute parts as needed to prevent downtime.
- Provide daily status updates to supervisors and program managers on critical work orders.
- Escalate shortages, quality holds, or process bottlenecks that threaten delivery commitments.
- Maintain accurate work-in-progress visibility by updating travelers, ERP systems, and status boards.
- Support engineering and new product introduction builds by ensuring required materials and documentation are in place.
- Follow ESD, safety, and quality policies while handling materials and assemblies.
- Recommend and support continuous improvements in material flow and scheduling efficiency.
- Additional coursework in supply chain, manufacturing, or business.
About the company
Rocket EMS builds circuit board assemblies for technology companies that need to turn product designs into manufactured electronics. Its work spans prototypes and repeat production, with engineering support for customers developing or refining their own products. Customers buy contract manufacturing and related design services, while Rocket sources components and assembles boards into finished systems, including chassis, racks, and plastic enclosures. It also supplies standalone product engineering, from commercial design and documentation to preparation for factory production. Rocket EMS was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Customer work continues beyond assembly: Rocket includes order fulfillment and returned-product logistics in its production services.
- Supervisory experience substitutes for college: San Jose's quality supervisor accepts a high school diploma plus three supervisory years.
- Engineering leadership has published pay: Carson City's director role lists a $150,000-$200,000 range.
What critics are saying
- Production hours extend beyond weekdays: Carson City's second-shift machine operator role lists overtime and weekends as needed.
- Inspection entry requires credentials: Carson City's quality inspector needs electronics workmanship or soldering certification plus two years' inspection experience.
- Export controls restrict director eligibility: Carson City requires lawful technical-data access or eligibility for required government authorization.
What makes Rocket EMS unique
- Fast prototypes are a core service: Rocket advertises circuit board assembly in 24-48 hours.
- Design reviews cover detailed failure points: Rocket's Valor software runs over 700 fabrication and assembly checks.
- Factory issues trigger software alerts: Rocket's Voyager tracks process deviations, quality, and shipment milestones.
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