Senior Process Development Engineer

Integer•Plymouth, MN

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. You will ensure that Integer internal and external customers’ expectations are met or exceeded. Develop processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites with the goal of ensuring 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. You will develop new and unique approaches to complex problems and lead projects to advance Integer’s technological capabilities. You will investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization. You will evaluate, develop, and implement a wide range of new technologies of significant scope and complexity. You may identify and procure the new equipment and technology of significant complexity, scope, and cost. You will originate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications, and work-instructions; and you may also review documentation work product of peers and subordinates. You will plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or high-profile problems which have an important impact on major programs. You may lead cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and or complexity and may influence others to achieve goals. You may provide supervision for up to 4 to 5 technicians and/or associate engineers. Also, you will serve as a coach and mentor for other engineers, where you will be modeling the behaviors and disciplines of an engineering or technical professional. You will initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within or outside your site or organization. And, as a subject matter expert in an engineering or specialty field, you may be directed to deploy your expertise across multiple organizations and/or locations. As a result, occasional travel may be required in this position. 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 Operation 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.
7+ years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles and experiences.
Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 15+ years of relevant experience.
Strong technical and problem-solving foundation.
Ability to observe, analyze and develop solutions to complex technical challenges.
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.
Maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
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

Develop processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites with the goal of ensuring 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.
May perform estimations of production times, staffing requirements, and/or related costs.
Develop new and unique approaches to complex problems and lead projects to advance Integer’s technological capabilities.
Investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization.
Evaluate, develop, and implement a wide range of new technologies of significant scope and complexity.
May identify and procure the new equipment and technology of significant complexity, scope, and cost.
Originate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications, and work-instructions; and you may also review documentation work product of peers and subordinates.
Plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or high-profile problems which have an important impact on major programs.
May lead cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and or complexity and may influence others to achieve goals.
May provide supervision for up to 4 to 5 technicians and/or associate engineers.
Serve as a coach and mentor for other engineers, where you will be modeling the behaviors and disciplines of an engineering or technical professional.
Initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within or outside your site or organization.
As a subject matter expert in an engineering or specialty field, you may be directed to deploy your expertise across multiple organizations and/or locations.
Embed Quality within the Engineering discipline – “I own Quality.”
Assure 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.
Perform other duties, as needed and as directed by your line of supervision.
Support of Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies.
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 Operation 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.