Senior Manager, Engineering- NPI

Integer Holdings Corporation • Trenton, GA

150d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead multiple teams of engineering managers or supervisors and senior level engineers in the support of multiple product lines or complex processes at a manufacturing site. You will lead these teams to develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex technical problems that impact ongoing or new operational or technological activities and initiatives. Under your leadership, your team will be accountable for providing the technical support and leadership required to sustain and optimize ongoing production, ensure site quality, drive continuous improvement projects to completion, manage engineering and functional teams, and/or support the transfers of new products and new technologies into the site.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 15 years of engineering and/or technical support roles including at least 5 years in technical management positions.
• Accomplished track record in production environments where you owned the responsibilities for delivering results.
• First hand experiences implementing and/or sustaining Manufacturing Excellence and Lean practices.
• Demonstrated experiences with strategic and direct management of people in a fast paced and complex manufacturing environments.
• A mastery of problem-solving skills and evidence that you are a critical thinker and thoughtful decision maker.
• Certification as at least a Green Belt or equivalent.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with the capability to navigate a typical Profit and Loss Statement.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to consider relocation opportunities and rotational assignments.
• Formal training in problem solving analysis, root cause analysis, and project management.
• A tool kit of leadership skills, including awareness of what the concept of Emotional Intelligence is.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all engineering support activities across multiple production areas at one of our manufacturing sites and accept accountability for delivering the Key Performance Goals/Targets established.
• Serve as an integral member of the Site's Leadership Team and contribute to the development of the Site's Strategies and annual goals and objectives from which your Key Performance Goals/Targets are derived.
• Lead your direct reports which include any combination of engineering managers or supervisors and individual performers.
• Understand and adhere to Integer's Values and all company policies, procedures, and work instructions defined in your training plan.
• Ensure compliance to the established Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security protocols.
• Support the development of the site Hoshin Plan and lead the cross-functional execution of the manufacturing-related imperatives.
• Develop and execute sustained Continuous Improvement processes.
• Define the goals and objectives for your direct reports with supporting Key Performance Indicators (metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity).
• Promote talent by developing individual growth and development plans and organizational succession plans.
• Manage by walking around -- going to the Gemba to observe and ask questions and being an active listener.
• 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.
• Engage with Associates at all levels and across all functions, finding time every week to join them for lunch, during breaks, and inviting them to your team meetings.
• Ensure one/one time with your direct reports, regularly, to monitor performance and check in on progress to Individual Development Plans.
• Interact directly with your customers, internal and external; participate actively in customer business reviews and during site visits and audits.
• Partner with your peers on the Site Leadership Team, aligning on strategies, tactics, and actions needed to achieve the Site's objectives.
• Collaborate with the R&D and Product Development teams to appropriately support the Product Development Processes and Technology Development Processes with resources in support of new product and/or new technology launches.
• Embed Quality within the Engineering team - 'I own Quality.'
• Champion Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategy deployments.
• Participate in the development of production plans with representatives from other departments, such as Operations, Planning, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Quality, and Materials to ensure that production performance standards meet customer requirements.
• Monitor the status of actual daily and longer-term performance against the production plan; ensure your team is driving actions to address off standard performance.
• Review the Technology Roadmaps developed within a business or for a product line and assess what initiatives may be required at the site level to support implementation as well as likely impact on product growth strategies; develop strategic and tactical plans to provide supporting resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits.
• Parental leave available after one year.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree