Production Control Expeditor

About RTCA:

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility - you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You'll Make an Impact:

You will own expediting and execution discipline for priority customer programs across RTCA sites (Fife, Chatsworth, Rockford, and Simi Valley). This position drives delivery performance by coordinating across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and suppliers-eliminating bottlenecks and restoring schedule integrity.

What you'll be doing as a Production Control Expeditor:

• Full-time onsite position in Fife, WA.
• Directly expedite top-priority jobs, enforcing commitments and follow-through to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with machining and assembly operations.
• Coordinate with quality inspection and CMM reporting teams.
• Work with buyers and suppliers (internal and external).
• Identify true constraints (material, capacity, inspection, engineering changes) and escalate with corrective action plans.
• Standardize status reporting and communication cadences for PMs, Operations, and leadership.
• Drive supplier accountability through clear expectations, commitments, and escalation protocols.
• Mentor and guide junior expediting or administrative support personnel.
• Deliver continuous improvement insights from throughput, constraint patterns, and lead-time variance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, supply chain, or expediting (heavy machining/assembly environment).
• Deep understanding of production flows, priority management, and delivery execution.
• Experience working with tight-tolerance, high-complexity parts and assemblies.
• Comfortable working across multiple production sites and with external processors.
• Aerospace quality system literacy (AS9100 environment).

Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, supply chain, or expediting (heavy machining/assembly environment).
• Assertive communicator with credibility across shop floor operations and suppliers.
• Strong prioritization skills under pressure.
• ERP and status-tracking tool proficiency.
• Data-driven problem identification and escalation.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Choice of medical plan options, including a no-cost employee-only coverage plan
• HSA-eligible health plan with employer contributions
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% QACA company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid company holidays
• Shift differentials for applicable off-shifts
• Discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance

The Production Control Expeditor compensationrange for Washington applicants: $75,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Shift differentials may apply. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

RTCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants wishing to receive information on RTCA's Affirmative Action Plans, or those requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, should contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to access or use our career center due to a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources.

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