Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment Reliability

Young Innovations; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations in Missoula, MT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across production operations.

You will support NPD transitions, work with QA/QC on data analysis, and ensure SOPs and maintenance records are up to date, while collaborating with technicians, operators, and engineers to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Familiar with ISO 13485 Medical Device requirements.
• Experience using Solidworks or similar CAD software.
• Experience with equipment and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience designing and building tools and machines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in-depth expertise within manufacturing engineering and working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing teams regarding specifications, regulatory compliance, production efficiency, and work methods.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and implements process changes.
• Designs and performs experiments to optimize production equipment settings and process parameters.
• Develops and validates test methods to verify product characteristics and specifications.
• Collaborates with third-party and internal R&D/engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Works with the vacuum systems department (PVD and heat-treat) to ensure process control and consistency.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots process and equipment failures.
• Directs and assists with machine maintenance activities, including vacuum pump replacement, target/source changes, heating element replacement, and minor electrical repairs.
• Develops and documents production tools and equipment.
• Performs and manages preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment.
• Reports equipment conditions and documents/enforces maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation.
• Partners with equipment manufacturers to improve, maintain, and modify systems to meet production demands.
• Collaborates with the New Product Development (NPD) team to successfully transition new products into production.
• Assists QA/QC and Production teams in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting machine and process data to resolve issues.
• Supports production operations by ensuring equipment and processes consistently meet quality, performance, and operational requirements.
• Helps maintain process stability and manufacturing consistency across production lines.
• Trains operators on equipment operation, process best practices, and established procedures.
• Maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instruction documentation.
• Promotes continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Ensures technical documentation, procedures, and maintenance records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

CNC mills & lathes

PLCs & control circuits

Minitab

Metallurgy & thin film coatings

Reading electrical & mechanical schem.

Analytical problem solving

Detail-oriented

Autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

CNC machines

PLC systems

Minitab

Job description

Young Innovations in Missoula, MT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process optimization, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across production operations.

You will support NPD transitions, work with QA/QC on data analysis, and ensure SOPs and maintenance records are up to date, while collaborating with technicians, operators, and engineers to improve safety, quality, and productivity.