Process Development Engineer I

Integer•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

The Process Development Engineer I performs general engineering work to develop processes and equipment for introducing new products into manufacturing sites, with the goal of achieving safe, high-quality, and cost-effective results. The role identifies or develops process and equipment technologies, characterizes and optimizes processes, and validates processes and manufacturing lines. As part of a broader new product introduction team, the engineer establishes efficient production line layouts or supports process improvements to existing plant operations, and may estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs. This is an entry-level engineering role. With direction and guidance from experienced engineers and managers, the engineer applies standard engineering methods and techniques to existing products and processes, participates in projects involving new product and process technologies, and investigates opportunities for improvement. The role also supports Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation strategies through continuous improvement, standardization, problem solving, quality practices, and collaboration across teams. The position requires adherence to Integer’s values and applicable safety, environmental, security, quality, FDA, company, and other regulatory requirements. The engineer is accountable for embedding quality in engineering work, contributing to corrective and preventive actions and quality objectives, and supporting environmental, health, and safety programs. Performance is assessed in part through safety, achievement of site quality KPIs, progress on defined project goals and milestones, and continuous-improvement suggestions and their implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, in an engineering or related technical field, with 0–3 years of experience.
Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with associates and cross-functional teams, with regular support and guidance from experienced engineers, supervisors, or managers.
Solid technical aptitude and ability to contribute to a team or produce technical results independently.
Competence in written and oral communication.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a high-energy, constantly changing production environment.
Positive, can-do attitude and belief that failure is not an option.
Adherence to applicable quality, safety, environmental, security, FDA, company, and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites safely and cost-effectively while meeting quality expectations.
Identify existing or develop new process and equipment technologies; characterize, optimize, and validate processes and manufacturing lines.
Establish efficient production line layouts or lead and support improvements to existing plant operations as part of new product introduction and manufacturing improvement work.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs when needed.
Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to adapt or modify existing products and processes under the supervision of experienced engineers and managers.
Review procedures and plans before implementation and evaluate existing products, processes, and materials for failure analysis and potential improvements.
Investigate, develop, document, and implement new product and process technologies in projects of moderate complexity and scope.
Use standard quality management and production system methodologies to investigate product and process improvement opportunities.
Apply data analysis techniques to establish root causes of product and process failures and support the justification for improvements.
Observe products and processes, identify discrepancies, and follow detailed operations to determine their root causes.
Collaborate with others, exchange information, ask questions, and check for understanding while developing as an engineer.
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, including systems and tools for innovation and continuous improvement.
Support the Integer Production System focus areas, including strategy alignment, sustained change, standardization, associate engagement, and systems and process optimization.
Support Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs and contribute to safety, project, quality, and continuous-improvement objectives.
Perform other duties as needed and directed by line supervision.