Engineer II - NPI

Integer•Chaska, MN

15h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work which involves general engineering methods and tools, potentially utilizing more advanced technologies and engineering concepts while developing in the role of an engineer in the medical device industry. The role ensures that Integer’s internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded with occasional direction from more experienced engineers and managers. The position adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements, including Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements. The engineer will generally work independently with occasional guidance from supervisors or mentors to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to existing specifications, procedures, and work instructions. Responsibilities include reviewing procedures and plans prior to implementation, evaluating existing products, processes, and materials for failure analysis and potential improvements, and participating in projects that require investigation, development, documentation, and implementation of new product and process technologies of moderate complexity and scope. The role also involves demonstrating proactive insight into technical challenges, mitigating potential issues, or incorporating improvements. Planning, scheduling, and executing engineering work within a part of a major project, or leading a smaller scope project, is expected. The engineer will follow Integer’s standard quality management and production system methodologies to investigate opportunities for product and process improvements, applying standard data analysis practices and techniques to establish root cause for product and process failures or to support justification for improvements. Observing products and processes to recognize discrepancies and following detailed steps to establish root causes are key. Collaboration with others for information exchange, asking questions, and checking for understanding is expected for development. The role emphasizes embedding Quality within the Engineering discipline, assuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS), contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and supporting the attainment of quality KPIs and the journey to 5 Sigma. Support for Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies is also a component, championing the development and deployment of systems and tools for innovation and continuous improvement, embracing the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field, or 7+ years of relevant experience.
At least three years of relevant experience (if Bachelor's degree is held).
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other associates and cross-functional teams.
Solid technical aptitude with the ability to be an effective contributor to a team or produce results of a technical nature as an individual.
Functional understanding of Integer Quality Management Systems.
Ability to complete required Quality System documentation tasks with little or no direction.
Competency in both written and oral communications.
Maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
Positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Nice To Haves

Occasional support and guidance from more experienced engineers, supervisors or managers.

Responsibilities

Perform work involving general engineering methods and tools, and potentially advanced technologies and engineering concepts.
Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded with occasional direction.
Adhere to all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements, including QMS, FDA regulations, and company policies.
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, making minor adaptations and modifications.
Review procedures and plans prior to implementation.
Evaluate existing products, processes, and materials for failure analysis and potential improvements.
Investigate, develop, document, and implement new product and process technologies of moderate complexity and scope.
Demonstrate proactive insight into technical challenges, mitigate potential issues, or incorporate improvements.
Plan, schedule, and execute engineering work in a part of a major project, or lead a smaller scope project.
Follow standard quality management and production system methodologies to investigate opportunities for product and process improvements.
Apply standard data analysis practices and techniques to establish root cause for product and process failures or to support justification for improvements.
Observe products and processes to recognize discrepancies and follow detailed steps to establish root causes.
Collaborate with others in the exchange of information, ask questions, and regularly check for understanding.
Embed Quality within the Engineering discipline, assuring adherence to QMS, contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and supporting quality KPIs.
Support Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies.
Champion the development and deployment of systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Embrace the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System.
Provide support of Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies.
Champion the development of and deployment of the systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Embrace the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System and its five focus areas: Strategy Alignment through Site Hoshin Plans, the regular cadence of Sales, Inventory, and Operations’ Planning (SiOP) meetings, and regular updates to the value stream maps.
Leadership of Sustained Change by ensuring production monitoring & improvement activities and deployment of Leader Standard Work.
Standardization through workplace organization & visual controls (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, and robust training & certification programs.
Associate Engagement promoted through the adoption of standardized problem solving methodologies, behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea and suggestion systems.
Systems & Process Optimization through adoption of principles of built in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.
Active supporter of the Integer Environmental Health & Safety programs.
Achieve site Quality KPI’s.
Identify ways to shorten project durations and make changes to current processes and procedures that enable greater efficiencies.
Generate continuous improvement suggestions and support their implementation.