Sr. Project Engineer

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Job Title: Sr. Project Engineer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

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

With over 75 years in medical device manufacturing, Flexan, an Ingersoll Rand business, has built a legacy as a trusted contract manufacturer, guiding customers from early design through full-scale cleanroom production. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive the next chapter of our operational excellence. This role goes beyond day-to-day support, leading strategic, high-impact initiatives. It's ideal for an engineer who thrives on driving change, implementing automation, and delivering solutions that make a tangible difference on the production floor.

You'll own and execute major projects from identifying operational needs to delivering fully integrated solutions, collaborating with production teams and external partners to bring custom equipment to life. From automating manual processes to developing new tooling and workflows, you'll drive every project from concept to commissioning. With a "continuous improvement" mindset and lean thinking, you'll spot opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement solutions that elevate performance across operations. This is a role for engineers who don't just maintain-they build, innovate, and shape the future of manufacturing. If tackling complex challenges and making a real operational impact excites you, this is the opportunity to make it happen.

Responsibilities:

• Complete projects, report status, and document lessons in an efficient manner. Utilize project management tools in establishing timelines, building action items lists, assigning responsibility, completion dates and achieving milestones.
  

  
  

• Lead flawless launch activities and solicit active participation in feasibility meetings, FMEA, DFM, part print review, tool design review and kaizen events using cross-functional teams.
  

  
  

• Provide timely support to the quoting team in determining the most efficient manufacturing methods and tool design concepts for competitive, prompt RFQ responses.
  

  
  

• Interface with the sales team and customers to clearly define requirements and specifications.
  

  
  

• Develop and implement new processes, tooling, and manufacturing concepts, working closely with vendors to meet customer expectations for cost, quality, and delivery.
  

  
  

• Execute validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols for new products, equipment, tooling, and processes, and follow SOPs for re-validation of existing systems.
  

  
  

• Provide technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing floor, ensuring quality production and on-time delivery, while working with Quality Control to maintain and implement project-related documentation such as work instructions, control plans, and process guides.
  

  
  

• Lead process improvement and waste elimination efforts through Lean principles and participate in continuous improvement events.
  

  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science in a related engineering field from a four-year college or university.
  

  
  

• 5 years of relevant experience in the Medical Device Industry preferred.
  

  
  

• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab (or other statistical analysis software).
  

  
  

• Proficient in CAD modeling, preferably with SolidWorks or a similar system, and experienced with Windows-based applications such as Visual ERP.
  

  
  

Core Competencies

• Project Ownership & Execution
  : Demonstrates ability for executing complex engineering projects from concept to completion, applying project management skills to drive technical solutions, meet milestones, and deliver custom manufacturing outcomes.
  
  
• Technical Design & Automation Integration
  : Applies advanced engineering principles to design and implement automated systems and tooling. Proficient in CAD modeling (e.g., SolidWorks) and translating operational needs into technical specifications.
  
  
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
  : Identifies inefficiencies across molding, extrusion, and assembly operations. Applies lean methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve overall production performance.
  
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication
  : Effectively partners with internal teams and external vendors. Communicates clearly across disciplines to align project goals, share updates, and drive consensus throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  
• Adaptability & Problem Solving in Ambiguous Environments
  : Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings with limited procedural structure. Demonstrates resilience and resourcefulness in navigating ambiguity and building scalable solutions from the ground up.
  
  

Travel & Work Arrangements:

• This position is fully onsite in Salt Lake City, UT
  

  
  

Work Environment
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• The position requires work in a clean room environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in the cleanroom. This includes following the gowning procedure, cleanroom manufacturing procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  

  
  

Physical Demands
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• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  

  
  

• The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  

  
  

• The employee is frequently required to sit for extensive periods.
  

  
  

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
  

  
  

• The employee is frequently required to use wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive motion.
  

  
  

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.