Process Development Engineer II

Integer Holdings Corporation•Alden, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Ensures Integer internal and external customers’ expectations are met or exceeded. 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. You 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. Initiates, directs and manages the design, and development of new products and processes from concept to commercial manufacturing. Works closely with other departments to coordinate design engineering activities. Reviews, initiates or approves engineering drawings, layouts, changes orders and specifications. Plans process flow, evaluates process capability, modifies tooling, builds tooling, and designs tooling. Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part o f a major project. Develops and /or reviews test procedures and plans prior to implementation, as well as conduct failure analysis and inspection on products, processes and materials. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making minor adaptations and modifications. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Prepares all necessary paperwork and documentation for all projects undertaken. You embed Quality within the Engineering discipline – “I own Quality.” You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma. You perform other duties, as needed and as directed by your line of supervision. Provide support of Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies You champion the development of and deployment of the systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement. You 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field.
3+ years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles and experiences.
Strong technical and problem solving foundation.
Abilities to observe, analyze and develop solutions to challenging technical issues result in the delivery of measurable results in areas such as productivity, technical capabilities, capacities, or other competitive differentiators.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams.
Ability to lead team activities and act as a coach for other less experienced associates.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Maintains a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
Possesses a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Establishes efficient production line layouts or leads process improvements to existing plant operations.
Performs estimations of production times, staffing requirements, and/or related costs.
Initiates, directs and manages the design, and development of new products and processes from concept to commercial manufacturing.
Works closely with other departments to coordinate design engineering activities.
Reviews, initiates or approves engineering drawings, layouts, changes orders and specifications.
Plans process flow, evaluates process capability, modifies tooling, builds tooling, and designs tooling.
Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project.
Develops and /or reviews test procedures and plans prior to implementation, as well as conduct failure analysis and inspection on products, processes and materials.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making minor adaptations and modifications.
Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
Prepares all necessary paperwork and documentation for all projects undertaken.
Assures adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS).
Facilitates and/or contributes to corrective and preventive actions.
Contributes to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.
Provides support of Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies.
Champions the development of and deployment of the systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Embraces the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System.
Ensures production monitoring & improvement activities and deployment of Leader Standard Work.
Promotes Associate Engagement through the adoption of standardized problem solving methodologies, behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea and suggestion systems.
Optimizes systems and processes through adoption of principles of built in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.