Manufacturing Engineer

About Key Technology:

Key Technology in Walla Walla, WA is a worldwide leader in food processing technology. As a global industrial manufacturing company, our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, sorting, automated inspection, specialized conveying, and grading and sizing, in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve the manufacturing of advanced optical and electronic products. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop production processes, improve product quality and manufacturability, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement engineering changes. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex production problems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and identifying innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Confers with design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods for electronic and optical products.  Participates in manufacturability reviews, estimates production times and prepares/maintains routing steps.

Works with manufacturing Technicians to develop troubleshooting guides and automated tools to improve product reliability and throughput. Develops processes and procedures for testing and assembling electronic and optical products

Reviews and creates Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to resolve production and/or supply chain issues.  Investigates impact and coordinates transition plans for ECO changes through research in MRP.Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Makes recommendations on test equipment for production.

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods including processes, procedures, tool/tooling, equipment, fixtures/jigs etc.

Designs tool/tooling, equipment, fixtures/jigs etc.

Create estimates for non-standard items.

Researches and evaluates manufacturing equipment and manages capital expenditure projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering with 4-10 years of relevant experience.

Capable of process development and writing procedures.  Must be able to communicate well with others at all levels.  Some knowledge of MRP systems and general manufacturing business practices.  Ability to read and critically review manufacturing drawings.  3-D CAD system modeling and drafting experience, preferably CREO, is highly desirable.

Why work at Key?

Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including the following:

Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match, up to $1,000 annually

Dental and Vision Coverage Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage

Paid Maternity Leave Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay)
Educational Assistance reimbursement

Accrued paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually

Employment with Key Technology is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check. Key Technology is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Key Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

Key Technology participates in E-Verify.