KeyTronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, PTO, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

KeyTronic Oakdale, MN facility is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer candidate to support Program Managers, Buyers, Production, Quality Assurance, and Engineering departments. Review defect data reports. Initiate and complete assembly process improvement and incorporation of new assemblies. Help initiate the tooling orders which will consist of stencils and dies. Troubleshooting machine issues and process flow. Ensure plots and routers are complete and accurate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Help with the integration of new product via NPI (New Product Introduction) or ECN (Engineering Change Notice).
• Assist production floor personnel with technical issues encountered during production.
• Drive quality and labor improvements and assist the business team with customer/build related issues that may require their technical expertise.
• Monitor new process upon initiation via NPI, process improvement or ECN.
• Assist with DFM and production launch process.
  • Review to identify tooling requirements.
  • Suggest build process.
  • Suggest alternative components and design improvements.
• Review line configuration, process flow, and recommend layout/equipment changes to improve throughput and or quality.
• Review throughput (run time to quote) and quality data for areas of improvement.
• Assist in resolving NCM/MRB issues (correct media, part marking, etc.).
• Responsible for developing and maintaining effective manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and implement process controls that include statistical techniques.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts for manufacturing efficiencies and reduced labor costs.
  • Work closely with customers and manufacturing to ensure technical information is communicated clearly and promptly.
• Work with Process and Quality Engineers / Technicians to improve quality.
  • Provide support in areas of process development, programming, troubleshooting and repair of equipment, stencil design, fixture design and assembly, and tooling used in the production processes.
• Create and maintain technical process manuals and documents used by Engineering or Manufacturing personnel. Also responsible to train personnel in the use of documentation, equipment, and associated processes.
• Technical resource for other departments within KeyTronic, will provide support of the company objectives as defined by Engineering management.
• PCB Assembly Responsibilities:
  • Automated Equipment - Understand operation, programs and control.
  • Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in circuit board manufacturing.
  • Assist in creating/validating panel drawings as required.
  • Document problems with customer's designs such as, but not limited to, land patterns, package style, component selection, etc. and forward to Program Managers for follow up.
  • Machine Programs Program and validate machine programs during NPI or ECN implementation phase of a build. Have the skill set to make program changes as required.
• Provide status updates to Engineering management and other managers concerning progress on assigned activities.

SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED

Is supervised by the Engineering Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 50 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, be required to move throughout the office building and production floor. Effectively communicate orally and written.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Gerber, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design Of Experiments (DOE), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association Standards (SMEMA), and automated assembly equipment; programming experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronics assembly equipment and processes.
• Working knowledge of stencils and dies.
• Training and experience with IPC-610 standards or equivalent. Familiarity with ISO procedures.
• Familiarity with CircuitCAM software is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Ability to learn and utilize many aspects of ERP system (CMS).
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals (customers, suppliers, management, production workers, etc.). Must understand the concept of "know your audience" and tailor your approach accordingly.