New Product Manufacturing Engineer II
Applied Materials · Kalispell, MT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $79k–$108k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Kalispell, MT. Creates/maintains Master layout in UG/NX (Models of New Products).
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Tooling, CATIA / NX, SAP
- Base pay
- $79k–$108k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Montana: typical posted base $79k–$108k. This one lists $79k–$108k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 5 manufacturing engineer openings in Montana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1738 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 21% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$140k, from 505 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 48%
- ✓ Root cause 41%
- Lean 40%
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- Automation 31%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Applied Materials in Kalispell
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Full description from Applied MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Interfaces with design engineering functions and actively participate in design reviews providing direct feedback, coordinate the release of New Products or/and product improvements.
- ◆Owns Module/Product on PLC/CIP Program.
- ◆Launches, releases, approves, and implements engineering change orders as required to support design engineering and floor for new/existing products. Owns SMBOM Release to support Phase exits.
- ◆Ability to process Non-Standard request (BOM) for Systems and NSO
- ◆Supports New Product documentation by OMS Creation for NPI/CIP Builds
- ◆Creates/maintains Master layout in UG/NX (Models of New Products)
- ◆One should have demonstrated the knowledge on the products, configurations, options & variants.
- ◆Hands on experience in creation and maintenance of new options & providing variant conditions.
- ◆Requires knowledge necessary to perform the job function such as an understanding of the engineering change order process, DFx (Design for Excellence) engineering principles, product development process, value engineering, engineering specification waiver process, Producibility / manufacturability analysis, product structure, bill of materials, product safety requirements, material handling, and root cause analysis.
- ◆Develops project methodology and/or project proposals.
- ◆Participates in preparation of concept and feasibility studies.
- ◆Interfaces between operations, design engineering & Global Product management to implement most feasible solution.
- ◆Makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Uses DFx principles to reduce manufacturing and/or product costs and improve delivered product quality.
- ◆Participates in New Product Builds & Champions issue resolution. Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; provides long term corrective action.
- ◆Engage with Volume Manufacturing Engineers, New Product Manufacturing Engineers, NPT PMs, Materials, Manufacturing Techs and Suppliers to transition from NPI operations to Volume Manufacturing
- ◆Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.
- ◆Participates in the development and maintenance of new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.
Education/Experience
- ✓BS level degree in Engineering discipline
- ✓2+ years manufacturing/engineering experience, or equivalent.
- ✓3-5 years previous experience in manufacturing/engineering preferred .
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary
$78,500.00 - $108,000.00
Location
Kalispell,MT
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
Role Overview
The NPME (New Product Manufacturing Engineer) is responsible for commercialization of newly designed products and features, taking them from initial designs to volume manufacturing operations. The daily tasks include review, evaluation, and modification of engineering designs to facilitate manufacturability at the supplier level and in Applied Materials manufacturing operations. Engineering Change Order creation is part of the role, providing design enhancements and kit structure to enable manufacturing. The NPME uses modeling and drafting software routinely in the course of their role, principally Unigraphics/NX. They also use Teamcenter to access designs at all stages in the new product development process. A knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes and the ability to engage with suppliers to resolve issues is an added qualification for the NPME role.
Job Specific Knowledge
- •Product structure, bill of materials, product safety requirements, material handling, and root cause analysis.
- •Requires demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing engineering discipline, theories, practices and principles.
- •Requires knowledge necessary to perform the job function such as an understanding of the engineering change order process, DFx (Design for Excellence) engineering principles, product development process, value engineering, engineering specification waiver process, producibility / manufacturability analysis.
Skills
- •Requires working-level skills in product technology, change management, problem solving, communication skills, customer orientation, personal effectiveness, team skills, and quality.
- •Working-level knowledge of CAD tools (UG-NX & Team center), SAP BOM & Engineering Change Orders is a must.
- •Requires additional knowledge of systems and software necessary such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Flowcharting, FMECA.
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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