Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Key Technology is a worldwide leader in food processing technology, providing processing, sorting, automated inspection, conveying, grading, and sizing solutions for food products. The Manufacturing Engineer supports and improves the manufacturing of advanced optical and electronic products. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop production processes, improve product quality and manufacturability, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement engineering changes. The position suits someone who enjoys solving production problems, advancing continuous improvement, and finding solutions that enhance 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
- Experience with 3-D CAD system modeling and drafting, preferably 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 resolve production or supply chain issues.
- Research ECO impacts in MRP and coordinate transition plans for changes.
- Coordinate with management, engineering, and other staff about manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related production considerations.
- Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Recommend test equipment for production.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, including processes, procedures, tools, tooling, equipment, and fixtures or jigs.
- Design tools, tooling, equipment, and fixtures or jigs.
- Create estimates for non-standard items.
- Research and evaluate manufacturing equipment and manage capital expenditure projects.
Benefits
- Choice of a high-deductible health plan or PPO medical plan; all plans include prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws.
- Health Savings Accounts, when allowed by tax laws, with 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 a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Educational assistance reimbursement.
- Accrued paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
