Production Control Co-Op

Mercury Systems • Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, or 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.”

Nice To Haves

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees