Manufacturing Engineer

Duravant•Walla Walla, WA

13d•$84,300 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Key Technology, a global industrial manufacturing company and worldwide leader in food processing technology, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Walla Walla, Washington. The role supports and improves the manufacturing of advanced optical and electronic products. Working with cross-functional teams, the Manufacturing Engineer develops production processes, improves product quality and manufacturability, troubleshoots manufacturing challenges, and implements engineering changes. The position suits someone who enjoys solving production problems, driving continuous improvement, and finding solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
4–10 years of relevant experience.
Ability to develop processes and write procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
Some knowledge of MRP systems and general manufacturing business practices.
Ability to read and critically review manufacturing drawings.

Nice To Haves

3-D CAD system modeling and drafting experience, preferably with CREO.

Responsibilities

Work with design staff on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods for electronic and optical products.
Participate in manufacturability reviews, estimate production times, and prepare and maintain routing steps.
Work with manufacturing technicians to develop troubleshooting guides and automated tools that improve product reliability and throughput.
Develop processes and procedures for testing and assembling electronic and optical products.
Review and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to address production or supply chain issues.
Research ECO impacts in MRP and coordinate transition plans for changes.
Coordinate with management, engineering, and other staff on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related production considerations.
Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design equipment and workspace layouts for efficiency.
Recommend test equipment for production.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, including processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and fixtures or jigs.
Design tooling, equipment, and fixtures or jigs.
Create estimates for non-standard items.
Research and evaluate manufacturing equipment and manage capital expenditure projects.

Benefits

Medical coverage through a choice of high-deductible health plan or PPO plan, with prescription drug coverage included in all plans.
Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws.
Health Savings Accounts, when allowed by tax laws; the HSA includes a 2x match up to $1,000 annually.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Paid maternity leave.
Optional long-term care, accident, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%; a 4% match is available when contributing 5% of pay.
Educational assistance reimbursement.
Accrued paid time off.
10 paid holidays annually.