Expeditor

Ascentec Engineering•Tualatin, OR

6h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Ascentec Engineering is hiring an expeditor for our Tualatin, Oregon location. The expeditor will track and coordinate routing steps for high-precision components throughout our semiconductor machine shop. This role ensures that parts move through production in a timely, efficient, and traceable manner, aligning with customer delivery requirements. The expeditor will function as the communication bridge between production, planning, quality, and management teams. This position is on-site at our Tualatin headquarters and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required, an associate's degree in manufacturing, logistics, or business is preferred
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, strong preference for experience in the semiconductor industry.
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Epicor, etc.).
Prior background in scheduling, planning, or production coordination.
Understanding of ISO 9001, AS 9100, or similar quality systems.
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, part routing, and shop floor operations.
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and job tracking tools (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
Familiarity with inspection, quality checkpoints, and documentation requirements
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to relay priorities and issues.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and other data entry/reporting tools.
Capable of multitasking and handling shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
Skilled in identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions proactively.
Ability to work cross-functionally and foster collaboration between departments.
Interpret routing sheets, work order travelers, and basic technical drawings.
Self-directed and capable of managing workload independently in a dynamic environment.
Comfortable walking the shop floor and interacting with individuals in both technical and non-technical roles.
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure when facing tight deadlines or escalations.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of semiconductors or precision machining environments is preferred.
Awareness of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Monitors the progress of parts across all production stages to ensure timely completion.
Maintains and updates routing progress using the company's ERP system (Epicor Kinetic Software)
Acts as the point of contact for real-time status updates on work orders and jobs.
Collaborates daily with machinists, quality technicians, planners, and leadership to identify bottlenecks or delays.
Escalates issues affecting lead time and delivery commitments with urgency and clarity.
Verifies that all required documentation and inspections are complete at each routing step.
Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline workflow and eliminate idle time.
Participates in daily production meetings, providing updates and identifying areas of concern.
Tracks and reports on KPI's (Key Performance Metrics) such as throughput time, WIP aging, and on-time completion.
Ensures parts are prioritized in alignment with customer requirements and internal delivery schedules.
Interacts with multiple departments and levels of the organization daily.
Effective communication across all levels is essential to the success of this role.