9 Manufacturing jobs in Spokane Valley

• Determines and specifies, revises and/or reviews the most economic methods, operation sequence and tooling for the fabrication of parts, finishing and assembly components, subassemblies for final products.
• Provides technical guidance and liaison to product operations, assists the supervisor on new techniques and may assist in the determination of causes of rejected parts and their disposition.
• Develops assembly guides, procedures and illustrations.
• Participates in cost studies and equipment recommendations.
• Provides guidance to assist manufacturing engineers and/or tool designers.
• Provides input for manufacturing assembly costs for new product quotes.
• Interfaces with the customer in supporting design and development of new products.
• Process ownership: demonstrated leadership in the assigned group of processes.
• Engineering project management: develop and lead manufacturing engineering project.
• Manage schedule, budget and spec on a major engineering project.
• Training: support development of manufacturing engineers and manufacturing team (remote sites).
• Responsible for coordinating a mold design that will produce a quality part in an efficient manner and tool longevity.
• Attends meetings as needed to support organization activity.
• Interfaces with customers and vendors as required.
• Responsible for DFM of plastic parts.
• Produces quotations for tooling and molding projects.

• Performs other duties, as assigned, to achieve corporate and departmental objectives that are outside normal job duties.

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Two to four years relevant experience in manufacturing engineering. May consider less years' experience if candidate has a degree in Plastic Engineering Technology.
• Ability to operate and have knowledge in using MFG PRO software or similar manufacturing software.
• Ability to use ProE or Solidworks for the review product design 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 on a project by project basis.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, statistics and permutations.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and demonstrate the ability to determine critical parameters and develop process controls.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to read and understand PCA assembly drawings and technical notes.
• Demonstrated ability with technical writing. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to management and technical staff audiences. Ability to stand in front of small to large technical audiences and provide training.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

• Prefer four years experience as a plastic manufacturing engineer.
• Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.
• Hands on plastic injection processing and/or tooling experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

At Shredfast, Inc. the Quality Control Inspector is a position within the Quality Control Department. QC is a final stage 'key' department as part of the Shredfast manufacturing production line. This stage involves testing units and determining if they are within the specifications for the final product and identifying if corrective action is needed upstream in the manufacturing process. The flow of documents from QC to the Accounts Receivable department truck files ensures completed truck files are recorded and accessible to accounting, sales & service. Attention to quality and detail are key attributes for this position.Shredfast, Inc. employees are offered an extensive package of benefits:Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage after 60 daysPremera Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.401(k) Retirement Plan ( including company 401k matching ) after 12 months.Voluntary Benefits: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance, Hospital Insurance, Short Term Disability, Term & Whole Life InsuranceFamily Medical Leave, Paid Time Off, Direct DepositAnnual Recognition & Company Achievement Awards, Staff Lunches, Company Sporting EventsDuties and responsibilitiesInspect in detail mechanical, electrical and hydraulic functions of our manufactured products and document on QC paperwork, report products for defects and any deviations from specifications.Reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.Cross-reference department lead's quality control paperwork and ensure that it's documented properly, discuss results and findings of the products with department lead, and recommend any required corrective actions.Work constructively and effectively with the various department Leads, Accounts Receivables, Sales, Service and ReceptionUse good communication & organizational skills, be an adaptable learner, maintain a tidy work environmentPerform paper shredding tests on our manufactured shredding vehicles to ensure they meet company guidelinesInstall chassis placards, final clean & wipe down in preparing equipment for transportStage final product on company premises for driver pickupOccasionally drive test vehicles on a test route to replicate real-world environments (for those candidates 25 years or older)Must be thorough in following procedurePhysical Requirements:Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, get in and out of vehicles and work on ladders throughout the dayMust be self-motivated and able to stay on task with good attention to detailDependable transportation requiredMust maintain a clean and organized work environmentAdditional InformationAll applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. This is a Safety Sensitive position that requires a pre-employment drug screen that includes marijuana (tetrahydrocannabinol - THC & nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites- CBD), amphetamines, cocaine metabolites, opioids (including heroin, morphine, and codeine), and phencyclidine (PCP).Shift Schedule:Monday to Friday / 7:00am - 3:30pm (non-exempt) for Full-Time position (Part-Time positions also available)Overtime opportunities available Requirements Mechanical background and have worked with 12V electronics and hydraulicsFamiliar with general mechanical equipment and have a basic understanding of operating functionsExperience in the safe use of hand or power tools such as drills, caulk gun or air gunQuality, accuracy, and the ability to work within a scheduled paced environmentMust be 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or GED requiredA clean driving record with a valid driver's licenseAll applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen & background checkClass B drivers license preferredAbility to work alone, unsupervised yet finish tasks on timePlease visit to learn more about our company and our products and services.All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and any other pre-employment qualification processes that may apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Veteran Friendly Employer: Shredfast & ShredSupply believe in hiring military veterans. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply. Salary Description $20.00 - $22.00

• Salary range $70,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (3 weeks starting out)
• Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401K with matching company funds
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

• Validate and maintain control system design/architecture for new and existing equipment.
• Provide support and coordination for equipment start-ups and maintenance outages.
• Assist in trouble-shooting equipment control and electrical systems.
• Provide engineering support for the maintenance and operations resources during troubleshooting and RCA activities.
• Perform controlled process improvement changes in PLC systems, HMI systems, and in level 2 server and coordination systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, process engineers, and production personnel for continuous improvement.
• Develop project scope, feasibility, cost estimates, and schedule, for assigned projects.
• Prepare, organize, and update project documentation (Manuals, PM's spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.)
• Help support and develop a culture at Kaiser Trentwood that promotes lean thinking and right first time for all work performed.
• Collaborates with the operational team to develop and report performance metrics against targets to determine gaps in performance and recommends/executes improvement initiatives.
• Advise the team on improvement opportunities through requirements gathering, data extraction/transformation, organized analysis and effective visualization of information.
• Drive process consistency through standard work, process control, right first time, and management of change.
• Comply with all safety, quality and environmental regulations.

• Approximately 50% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 50% of the job function is in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

• This position requires performing tasks on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. There will be periods of walking and standing. The employee must talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A degree in Computer Engineering combined with industrial experience may substitute for the Electrical Engineering degree.
• An undergraduate degree in ME Automation with sufficient coursework in automation/robotics may also substitute.

• 0-5 years previous electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with industrial PLC systems, HMI systems or distributed control systems, or relevant laboratory education
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance department of a heavy industrial facility.
• Familiarity with database tools and techniques.
• Programming experience. (Python preferred)
• Familiarity with CMMS software (MAXIMO preferred).
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, AC & DC motors

• Be energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building operational organization.
• Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
• Be willing to work flexible hours.
• Be self-motivated, self-learning, and willing to educate themselves and others in a changing environment.

• Refer to training matrix on file with Quality Department.

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.