Manufacturing Engineer II: Lean & Automation Advocate

Make Choteau Home; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes used in the fabrication of parts and final assemblies. You will work with other engineering teams to coordinate product releases, apply lean principles, and drive cost reductions while improving quality and productivity.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, test procedure development, and continuous improvement to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Strong conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job.
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly explain complex information to others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinate release of product improvements with other engineering functions.
• Estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs while improving quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Develop and use test procedures and evaluate results.
• Identify root causes and corrective actions; perform PFMEA and provide reports as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes used in the fabrication of parts and final assemblies. You will work with other engineering teams to coordinate product releases, apply lean principles, and drive cost reductions while improving quality and productivity.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, test procedure development, and continuous improvement to ensure operational excellence.