Production Specialist

Flex•Austin, TX

13d

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary Summary The Product Specialist reports to Associate Operations Supervisor and is responsible for supporting production operations by developing, maintaining, and continually improving assembly processes. This role serves as a technical resource to manufacturing teams, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Product Specialist works cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Support to troubleshoot issues, introduce new products, and implement process optimizations. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with assembly processes are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude
Problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience with assembly processes

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve assembly processes to support efficient production operations.
Review and update process specifications to ensure accuracy and eliminate inefficiencies.
Collaborate with Quality Engineers to drive process improvements, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Troubleshoot and resolve production schedule and process‑related issues, ensuring timely closure.
Support Engineering and Development Labs with new product introductions and development activities.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, ISO requirements, and internal business controls.
Create and maintain production‑ready documentation (MPIs), including equipment setup and programming instructions.
Monitor and adjust equipment performance through setups, calibrations, alignments, and minor maintenance tasks.
Assist operators by answering questions, demonstrating work instructions, and performing spot checks to maintain product quality.
Partner with manufacturing support to stay current on process and equipment changes and to implement operational improvements.