Engineer, Senior - Extrusion*

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify and procure the new equipment and technology of significant complexity, scope and cost.
• Origininate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications and work-instructions; and 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.
• Lead cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and or complexity and influence others to achieve goals.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within or outside your site or organization.
• Deploy your expertise across multiple organizations and/or locations as a subject matter expert in an engineering or specialty field.
• Occasional travel may be required in this position.
• Embed Quality within the Engineering discipline – "I own Quality." Ensure adherence to 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.
• Provide 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.
• Lead sustained change by ensuring production monitoring & improvement activities and deployment of Leader Standard Work.
• Standardize through workplace organization & visual controls (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, and robust training & certification programs.
• Engage Associate through the adoption of standardized problem solving methodologies, behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea and suggestion systems.
• Optimize systems & process through adoption of principles of built in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field. Preferably, a Master’s Degree or a Doctorate.
• Technically seen as a subject matter expert, a recognition earned through 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, and preferably 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.
• Abilities to observe, analyze and develop solutions to complex technical challenges resulting in the delivery of break-through results in areas such as productivity, technical capabilities, capacities, or other competitive differentiators.
• Ability to lead team activities and act as a coach for other less experienced associates.
• Clear and professional communications to all levels of the organization are important in this role and well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

Skills

• Technical and problem-solving foundation
• Problem-solving methodologies (6-Sigma, 8D, RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Kepner-Tregoe, PMP)
• Leadership and coaching abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits. Parental leave is available after one year. Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer.