Manager, Engineering New Product Introduction (NPI)
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About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to lead a team of engineers and engineering supervisors to support Site Operations by providing the technical expertise and innovative solutions required to sustain and optimize ongoing production, ensure site quality, drive continuous improvement projects to completion, oversee critical functional teams, and/or support the transfers of new products and new technologies into the site. As a strategic leader, you will assume responsibility for engineering activities associated with a defined product line(s) or function at one of our manufacturing sites and accept accountability for delivering the Key Performance Goals/Targets established for that product line(s). You will serve as a key leader within the Operation's Team and contribute to the development of the annual goals and objectives for Operations from which your Key Performance Goals/Targets are derived. In this role, you will lead your direct reports, which include any combination of engineering supervisors and engineers supporting a manufacturing site's product lines and/or functions within the site. It is essential to understand and adhere to Integer's Values and all company policies, procedures, and work instructions defined in your training plan. You will ensure compliance with the established Quality Management System and all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security protocols. Additionally, you will lead the execution of the engineering-related imperatives reflected in the site Hoshin Plan and develop and execute, lead as needed, sustained Continuous Improvement processes. Your responsibilities will also include defining the goals and objectives for your direct reports with supporting Key Performance Indicators (metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity), promoting talent by developing individual growth and development plans and organizational succession plans, and managing by being present at the Gemba to observe and ask questions while being an active listener. You will model an open and inclusive communication style at the daily production boards, in the weekly engineering and operations' project update meetings, and in the monthly KPI Board reviews and Town Hall meetings. Engaging with Associates at all levels and across all functions will be a part of your Leader Standard Work, ensuring regular one-on-one time with your direct reports to monitor performance and check in on progress to Individual Development Plans. You will interact directly with customers, internal and external, support the preparations of site and customer business reviews, and participate in site visits and audits by customers or other parties as needed. Partnering with your peers on the Operations' Team will be crucial to align on strategies, tactics, and actions needed to achieve Operation's objectives. You will contribute to the Site level KPI board and attend and contribute to the daily production board meetings. Collaborating with the R&D and Product Development teams will be necessary to appropriately support the Product Development Processes and Technology Development Processes with resources in support of new product and/or new technology launches. You will champion Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategy Deployments, embracing the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System and its five focus areas: Strategy Alignment, Leadership of Sustained Change, Standardization, Associate Engagement, and Systems & Process Optimization.
