Production Control Co-Op

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated Production Control Co-op to join our Oxnard operations team and gain hands-on experience optimizing manufacturing workflows, inventory management, and production scheduling. This role offers practical exposure to how technology and data-driven decision-making directly impact business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and maintaining production schedules using ERP/MRP systems
• Monitor work orders and coordinate with manufacturing teams to meet delivery commitments
• Track production progress and identify potential bottlenecks or delays
• Generate daily/weekly production reports and KPI dashboards
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven insights
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities and constraints to stakeholders across departments
• Participate in production meetings and capacity planning discussions
• Work with quality and engineering teams on process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related degree program
• A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
• Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, macros)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and production flow optimization
• Comfortable learning new software and digital tools quickly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Team player with initiative and adaptability 

“This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing or operations experience is an asset
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, CostPoint)
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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