Senior Medical Device Process Engineer – Lean & Automation

Ingersoll Rand; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing performance. This role involves championing process capability, mentoring staff, and leading technical projects efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess a related bachelor's degree and over five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include promoting safety, guiding technicians, and employing lean principles in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience within a medical device or contract medical device manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading IQ/OQ/PQ and working to ISO 13485 / FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety‑first mentality for all production areas.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction to technicians and engineers.
• Utilize lean process technology and automation in manufacturing execution.

Skills

Engineering experience

Lean process principles

Statistical analysis software

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of science in a related engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Minitab

SOLIDWORKS or CAD modeling software

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Manufaturing Process Engineer to champion daily manufacturing performance and long-term operational improvements. This role is deeply embedded on the production floor—driving process capability, refining tooling and process concepts, mentoring technical staff, and enabling cost-effective, high-quality production. You will oversee technical projects from early definition through implementation, always with an emphasis on practical improvements that stabilize, simplify, and enhance manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufaturing Process Engineer to champion daily manufacturing performance and long-term operational improvements. This role is deeply embedded on the production floor—driving process capability, refining tooling and process concepts, mentoring technical staff, and enabling cost-effective, high-quality production. You will oversee technical projects from early definition through implementation, always with an emphasis on practical improvements that stabilize, simplify, and enhance manufacturing operations.

Primary 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.
• Conducts 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

• We think and act like owners.
• We are bold in our aspirations while moving forward with humility and integrity.
• We are committed to making our customers successful.
• We foster inspired teams
  

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.
  
  

Work Environment

• 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.