Manufacturing Specialist

About Us

Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planet. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies—from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powders—to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Globally, we drive growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset.

Job Overview

Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures, processes, and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. Duties include researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency, and planning factory layouts to optimize production, with a focus on lean improvements while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate quality control processes and recommend improvements.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Design testing methods to assure product and process quality.
• Maintain equipment operation by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Develop process documentation, including SOPs, process routings, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and error-proofing plans.
• Lead the tryout and evaluation of new machinery, tooling, and equipment.
• Develop cost estimates for new and major programs from early concept cross sections, drawings, concurrent engineering discussions, and evolving assumptions.
• Perform statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages; document and improve qualification methods.
• Develop and standardize processes and parameters; implement improvements in safety, quality, cost, and productivity, including PSO and launch activities.
• Provide technical direction; specify, quote, source, purchase, and lead installation of new equipment and processes.
• Initiate cost-savings ideas and projects through efficient engineering practices.
• Train manufacturing personnel on use and maintenance of new equipment; assist in de-bugging and troubleshooting; optimize processes and workstation design.
• Support new program launches; monitor daily quality and productivity results and react to problems.
• Assess safety, quality, and delivery problems on the shop floor and implement solutions.
• Support lean scheduling projects focusing on lean line design, standard work, Kanban, and material delivery.
• Plan and implement manufacturing cost-reduction opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline.
• 1+ years’ knowledge of CNC programming.
• Availability for 2nd shift (start no later than 3:00 pm).

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Takes initiative; ability to lead and work independently.
• Strong safety, quality, and teamwork orientation with a track record of dependability.
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office.
• Willing to work all shifts including night shift as needed.

Preferences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant technological knowledge.
• Fluent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fluent in lean manufacturing concepts; experience with lean line design and Kanban pull systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with machining and assembly.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel & Work Arrangements

This position is based in Connersville, Indiana with minimal travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock grant.