Engineer III - Packaging

Integer Holdings Corporation•Chaska, MN

17d•$93,000 - $136,000

About The Position

The Engineer III - Packaging develops and implements packaging-related engineering solutions and technologies, handles challenging technical problems, and contributes to projects that advance Integer’s technological capabilities. The role investigates technology and business trends, recommends best practices, develops engineering documents, and plans projects that can affect moderate to large programs. It may include procuring equipment, leading cross-functional projects, and deploying specialized expertise across organizations or sites; occasional travel may be required. The position supports Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation strategies by championing systems and tools for innovation and continuous improvement. It works within the Integer Production System’s focus areas: strategy alignment, sustained change, standardization, associate engagement, and systems and process optimization. The engineer is accountable for embedding quality in engineering work, supporting quality management and corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to quality KPIs. Safety, environmental, security, regulatory, and company requirements must be followed. Performance is assessed through safety and quality outcomes, achievement of defined project goals and milestones, recommendations that improve efficiency and shorten project durations, continuous-improvement contributions, technical accomplishments, and collaboration. The role calls for independent and collaborative work, leadership and coaching of less experienced associates, and clear communication in a changing production environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field; candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused experience, unless qualifying through the stated education-equivalency provision.
Strong technical and problem-solving foundation.
Ability to observe, analyze, and develop solutions to challenging technical issues that produce measurable results.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to lead team activities and coach less experienced associates.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a high-energy, changing production environment.
Positive, can-do attitude and belief that failure is not an option.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Training or certification in problem-solving and project-management methodologies, including 6-Sigma (green belt minimum, black belt preferred), 8D, RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fish Bone), Kepner-Tregoe, or PMP.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Integer’s values and applicable safety, environmental, security, quality, FDA, company policy, operating procedure, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop new approaches to challenging problems and work on projects that advance Integer’s technological capabilities.
Investigate and interpret internal and external technology and business trends, and recommend best practices.
Evaluate, develop, and implement new technologies of moderate scope and complexity.
Identify and procure equipment and technology of moderate complexity, scope, and cost, as needed.
Create protocols, reports, specifications, and work instructions; review documentation produced by peers and others as appropriate.
Plan and develop engineering projects addressing unique problems or team challenges with an impact on moderate to large programs.
Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, or complexity, as appropriate.
Build relationships with individuals and business units within the site or organization.
Develop specialty expertise and deploy it across organizations or locations when directed; occasional travel may be required.
Embed quality in engineering work, ensure adherence to the Quality Management System, facilitate or contribute to corrective and preventive actions, and support quality KPIs and the journey to 5 Sigma.
Support Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation strategies.
Champion the development and deployment of systems and tools for innovation and continuous improvement.
Support the Integer Production System’s focus areas, including strategy alignment, sustained change, standardization, associate engagement, and systems and process optimization.
Actively support Integer Environmental Health & Safety programs.
Meet defined goals, objectives, project milestones, and site quality KPIs.
Identify ways to shorten project durations and recommend systemic changes that improve process efficiency.
Generate continuous-improvement suggestions and support their implementation.
Perform other duties as needed and directed by line supervision.

Benefits

Base salary and cash-based incentive program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Adoption benefits.
Parental leave after one year.
Optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions; immediate eligibility.
80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
Annual allotment of paid time off.