Process Development Engineer I

Integer Holdings Corporation•Clarence, NY

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work which involves general engineering methods and tools. As an entry level engineer, you will ensure that Integer’s internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded with the direction, instruction and guidance from more experienced engineers and managers in your organization. Develops processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites with the goal to ensure safe, high-quality and cost-effective results. Identifies existing or develops new process and equipment technology, characterizes and optimizes processes, and validates processes and manufacturing lines. As part of a broader new product introduction team, establishes efficient production line layouts or leads process improvements to existing plant operations. May perform estimations of production times, staffing requirements, and/or related costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field
0-3 years of experience
Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other associates and cross functional teams.
Demonstrate a solid technical aptitude with the ability to be an effective contributor to a team or produce results of a technical nature as an individual.
Demonstrate competencies in both written and oral communications.
Maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
Possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
Under the supervision of experienced engineering mentors and managers, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making adaptations and modifications to existing products and processes.
Review procedures and plans prior to implementation as well as evaluate existing products, processes and materials for failure analysis and potential improvements.
Participate in projects that require you to investigate, develop, document and implement new product and process technologies of moderate complexity and scope.
Perform work on technical projects where you will follow Integer’s 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 the justification for improvements to products and processes.
Observe products and processes to recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations throughout a series of detailed steps or processes to establish root cause of the discrepancies.
Collaborate with others in the exchange of information, ask questions and regularly check for understanding in support of your development as an engineer.
Embed Quality within the Engineering discipline – “I own Quality.” Assure adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitate and/or contribute to corrective and preventive actions, and contribute to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.
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.
Be an active supporter of the Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
Generate continuous improvement suggestions and support the implementation of them.