Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a senior process engineer to lead validation, optimization, and continuous improvement of medical device manufacturing processes in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The role requires 5+ years in medical device engineering, strong skills in DOE, SPC, IQ/OQ/PQ, and proficiency with Minitab and CAD tools. You will mentor technicians and collaborate with NPI teams to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in a related engineering field from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of engineering experience within a medical device or contract medical device manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of typical medical device manufacturing techniques (tipping, thermoplastic injection molding, and extrusion).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab.
• Proven experience leading IQ/OQ/PQ and working to ISO 13485 / FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Practical experience using DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R; familiarity with control plans and PFMEA.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab (or other statistical analysis software). SOLIDWORKS or CAD modeling software is a plus.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; detail‑oriented and able to produce accurate, professional documentation.
• Motivated and creative; operates effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate needs and demands effectively.
• Drives continuous improvement and waste elimination through lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety first mentality for all production areas, equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and day‑to‑day direction to technicians and engineers on assigned activities and best practices.
• Utilize lean process technology and automation during manufacturing execution to continuously improve the manufacturing environments driving cost leadership, world‑class quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with new product introduction teams to ensure seamless implementation of new process flows and assist with transfer activities.
• Complete projects, report status, and document lessons learned efficiently; utilize project management tools to establish timelines, action item lists, assignments, due dates, and milestones.
• Lead process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ for equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Develop/improve processes and sampling activities, as well as tooling and manufacturing concepts that meet customer expectations on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead process improvement and waste elimination efforts through the application of lean principles; actively participate in continuous improvement events.
• Conduct DOE studies, process characterization, and root‑cause analysis to establish and maintain robust process windows.
• May communicate with existing customers on changes to existing processes, conveying timelines, and managing validation activities related to the change.
• Apply statistical tools to establish/monitor capability and verify effectiveness of improvements.
• Lead investigations and drive NCR/MRB/CAPA actions to closure in partnership with Quality and Operations; execute approved changes via change control.
• Demonstrates all corporate values.

Skills

DOE

SPC

Gage R&R

Lean principles

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Minitab

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

IQ/OQ/PQ leadership

Quality systems compliance (ISO 13485,

MAD/Manufacturing process validation

CAD modeling (SOLIDWORKS)

Education

Bachelor of science in a related engineering field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS CAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety first mentality for all production areas, equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and day‑to‑day direction to technicians and engineers on assigned activities and best practices.
• Utilize lean process technology and automation during manufacturing execution to continuously improve the manufacturing environments driving cost leadership, world‑class quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with new product introduction teams to ensure seamless implementation of new process flows and assist with transfer activities.
• Complete projects, report status, and document lessons learned efficiently; utilize project management tools to establish timelines, action item lists, assignments, due dates, and milestones.
• Lead process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ for equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Develop/improve processes and sampling activities, as well as tooling and manufacturing concepts that meet customer expectations on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead process improvement and waste elimination efforts through the application of lean principles; actively participate in continuous improvement events.
• Conduct DOE studies, process characterization, and root‑cause analysis to establish and maintain robust process windows.
• May communicate with existing customers on changes to existing processes, conveying timelines, and managing validation activities related to the change.
• Apply statistical tools to establish/monitor capability and verify effectiveness of improvements.
• Lead investigations and drive NCR/MRB/CAPA actions to closure in partnership with Quality and Operations; execute approved changes via change control.
• Demonstrates all corporate values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in a related engineering field from a four‑year college or university.
• 5+ years of engineering experience within a medical device or contract medical device manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of typical medical device manufacturing techniques (tipping, thermoplastic injection molding, and extrusion).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab (or other statistical analysis software).
• Proven experience leading IQ/OQ/PQ and working to ISO 13485 / FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Practical experience using DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R; familiarity with control plans and PFMEA.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab (or other statistical analysis software). SOLIDWORKS or CAD modeling software is a plus.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; detail‑oriented and able to produce accurate, professional documentation.
• Motivated and creative; operates effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate needs and demands effectively.
• Drives continuous improvement and waste elimination through lean principles.

Physical Demands

• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may be required to sit for extensive periods.
• The job is performed indoors in a variety of settings, including the office, manufacturing floor, and warehouse. Exposure to loud noises, dust, and dirt may occur. Protective safety clothing/gear may be required. Activities include extended periods of standing or sitting and extensive work with measuring devices and other machinery.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.