Engineer III - Packaging

Integer•Chaska, MN

16d•$93,000 - $136,000

About The Position

The Engineer III - Packaging develops and implements technical solutions and technologies of moderate scope and complexity, advancing Integer’s technological capabilities. The role plans and develops engineering projects addressing unique problems and team challenges, with impact on moderate to large programs. It may identify and procure equipment and technology, originate and review technical documentation, lead cross-functional teams or projects, and build expertise in specialty areas that may be deployed across multiple organizations or locations. 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 and embracing the Integer Production System. It is accountable for quality within engineering, adherence to the Quality Management System and applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and security requirements, and contribution to corrective and preventive actions and quality KPIs. The role is measured on safety, quality, project goals and milestones, efficiency improvements, innovation, and collaboration. The ideal candidate has strong technical and problem-solving skills, can work independently and collaboratively, and can lead and coach less experienced associates. The role requires clear communication, a calm demeanor in a changing production environment, and a positive, results-oriented attitude. The position offers a salary range of $93,000–$136,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, in engineering or a related technical field; candidates without the education requirement may be considered with 10+ years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused experience, unless qualifying through the alternate experience pathway.
Strong technical and problem-solving foundation.
Ability to observe, analyze, and develop solutions to challenging technical issues, delivering measurable results in productivity, technical capabilities, capacity, or other competitive differentiators.
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 for communicating professionally across all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a high-energy, constantly changing production environment.
Positive, can-do attitude and strong commitment to achieving results.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Adhere to Integer’s values and all safety, environmental, security, quality, FDA, company policy, operating procedure, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop approaches to challenging problems and work on projects that advance Integer’s technological capabilities.
Investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices.
Evaluate, develop, and implement new technologies of moderate scope and complexity.
Identify and procure new equipment and technology of moderate complexity, scope, and cost, as needed.
Originate technical documents such as protocols, reports, specifications, and work instructions, and review documentation produced by peers and others.
Plan and develop engineering projects addressing unique problems or team challenges that affect moderate to large programs.
Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, or complexity, and develop the ability to influence others toward goals.
Initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within the site or organization.
Build expertise in specialty areas or technologies and deploy that expertise across organizations or locations as directed.
Embed quality in engineering by assuring QMS adherence, facilitating or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and supporting 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 that drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Support Manufacturing Excellence practices, including site Hoshin plans, SiOP meetings, value stream map updates, production monitoring, Leader Standard Work, 5S, manufacturing standard work, training and certification, standardized problem solving, behavior-based safety, improvement suggestions, built-in quality, optimized scheduling and material systems, work-cell design, and total productive maintenance.
Actively support Integer Environmental Health & Safety programs and work toward site quality KPIs and defined project goals and milestones.
Identify opportunities to shorten project durations and recommend systemic changes to processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
Generate continuous improvement suggestions and support their implementation.
Perform other duties as needed and directed by line supervision.