Manufacturing Process Engineer II — Lean & Automation

Applied Materials; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Kalispell, MT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods and processes for parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release improvements, estimate costs, and drive Lean and automation initiatives to improve quality and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% and relocation eligibility. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Lean principles applied to manufacturing processes.
• Automation and process improvement experience desired.
• Ability to analyze processes and drive cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate with engineering to release product improvements and new products.
• Estimate and reduce manufacturing costs while improving product quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Develop test procedures, evaluate results, and improve work methods.
• Perform root cause analysis for issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Lean principles

Automation

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials in Kalispell, MT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods and processes for parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release improvements, estimate costs, and drive Lean and automation initiatives to improve quality and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% and relocation eligibility. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits.