Job Title: Sr. Process Engineer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (site-based)
About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.
Job Overview
The Senior 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. 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.
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
Requirements
- 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.
- 5+ years in medical device manufacturing techniques (tipping, thermoplastic injection molding, and extrusion).
Core Competencies
- 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.
- Drives continuous improvement and waste elimination through lean principles.
Preferences
- 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.
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
- This position will be based at Salt Lake City, UT.
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.
What We Offer?
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
