Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technology. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing and longer machine life–in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more. Corporate headquarters are located in beautiful eastern Walla Walla, Washington. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers’ growing needs.

 

Position Summary:

As a Configuration Management Engineer 1, you will plan, manage, coordinate and complete activities surrounding configuration model creation, maintenance and ensures user success.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop, manage and execute Configurator model creation and maintenance. Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering and operations to develop and maintain logical BOM and route rules. Respond to ECO tasks which demand changes to configuration models and may have an impact on existing Work in Process BOMs. Import templates from CRM system into MRP system Other duties may be assigned.

 

Position Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (BS) in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Skills and Abilities Experience with Boolean Logic Programming and general working understanding of MRP systems.  Ability to read Mechanical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Microsoft AX MRP and specifically AX Configurator a bonus.  Familiarity with XML file structure. Level II- III: Ability to understand and apply accounting and costing principles.  Expert level skills in MS Excel a must.  VBA/Macro experience is a plus.

Why join Key Technology?

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