Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Keytronic is a team‑based, supportive environment that encourages growth through seminars, certifications, on‑the‑job training, and career advancement. The company operates internationally and offers a fast‑paced work setting that promotes innovation.

Assists in providing technical support to engineers and production personnel on new product development, developing tests to enhance processes, product cost, and product quality; monitors testing, compiles test data, solves problems, and provides support for operations issues.

• Conduct design of experiments, schedule test requests, and monitor progress of testing through facilities.
• Collect, compile, and analyze test data for engineers.
• Assist in procurement of parts, components, and documentation for models and prototype builds.
• Assist engineering personnel in the specification, design, and installation of production equipment.
• Prepare and review process routings.
• Assist with preparation of detail and assembly drawings, and equipment specifications for production equipment.
• Provide technical analysis and input for process changes and equipment enhancements to increase utilization and production quality.
• Interface with production to troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues.
• Provide training to maintenance personnel and transition support for new equipment.

• Attend meetings as needed to support organization activity.
• Interface with customers as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to achieve corporate and departmental objectives that are outside normal job duties.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline.
• Entry‑level position; limited experience needed.
• Ability to operate and have knowledge in using MFG PRO software or similar manufacturing software.
• Ability to use ProE or Solid Works for product design review and manufacturing process.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to assign cost‑analysis criteria to projects and determine potential cost savings.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, statistics, and permutations.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and determine critical parameters and develop process controls.
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, handling abstract and concrete variables.
• Read and understand PCA assembly drawings and technical notes.
• Demonstrate technical writing and effective oral and written communication to management and technical staff.
• Provide training to audiences of varied sizes.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; write and understand routine reports, follow instructions, speak effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; work with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy.

• One to two years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in contract manufacturing and EMS industry; supporting offshore manufacturing facility.
• Reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company‑provided wellness program.
• Volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all‑employee meetings.

The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast‑paced, time‑pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi‑task between projects and move throughout the office building while communicating effectively.

The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubicle setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

The environment is fast‑paced, time‑pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubicle setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.