Manufacturing Engineer III

About the Company

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide, and a provider of high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. Guided by six core Values—Customer focus, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity—Integer fosters a culture that unifies and positions the company for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Adhere to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements, including Quality Management Systems (QMS), FDA regulations, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Develop new and unique approaches to challenging problems, advancing Integer’s technological capabilities.
• Investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends, recommending best practices to the organization.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement a wide range of new technologies of moderate scope and complexity; identify and procure new equipment and technology.
• Originate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications, and work instructions; review documentation produced by peers and others.
• Plan and develop engineering projects addressing unique problems or team challenges with significant impact on moderate to large programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, or complexity, developing skills to influence others toward achieving goals.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within your site or organization; deploy expertise across multiple organizations or locations as needed (occasional travel may be required).
• Champion Quality within the Engineering discipline, ensuring adherence to QMS, contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and supporting quality KPIs and the journey to 5 Sigma.
• Support Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies by:
  • Championing the development and deployment of systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Embracing the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System, focusing on:
    • Strategy Alignment through Site Hoshin Plans, SiOP meetings, and value stream maps.
    • Leadership of Sustained Change via production monitoring, improvement activities, and Leader Standard Work.
    • Standardization through 5S, Manufacturing Standard Work, and robust training programs.
    • Associate Engagement via problem-solving methodologies, behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea systems.
    • Systems & Process Optimization through built-in quality, optimized scheduling, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by supervision.

How Success Is Measured

• Active support of Integer’s Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Achievement of site Quality KPIs.
• Defined Goals and Objectives with key projects and milestones.
• Identification of opportunities to shorten project durations and recommend systemic process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Generation and implementation of continuous improvement suggestions.
• Collaboration with others to deliver measurable results in productivity, technical capabilities, or competitive differentiators.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field (Master’s Degree preferred). Candidates without the education requirement may be considered with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles, recognized as a very competent technical contributor.
• Strong technical and problem-solving foundation, with training or certifications in methodologies such as 6-Sigma (Green Belt minimum, Black Belt preferred), 8D, RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Kepner-Tregoe, or PMP.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and develop solutions to challenging technical issues, delivering measurable results.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, leading team activities and coaching less experienced associates.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills for clear and professional interactions at all organizational levels.
• Calm demeanor and positive, can-do attitude in a high-energy, constantly changing production environment.

Pay

Salary range: $84,000–$123,200.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Adoption benefits and parental leave (available after one year).
• Optional employee-paid programs: supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Immediate eligibility for 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.