Engineer III - Packaging

integer; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer is dedicated to a culture built on core values that guide our daily work and long-term success. The role focuses on advancing manufacturing excellence and innovation within the organization, driving performance and quality through systems and processes.

You will collaborate across sites to deploy best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to QMS, and requires collaboration with multiple business units to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field required; Master's Degree may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and unique approaches to challenging problems and work on projects that advance Integer's technological capabilities.
• Investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization.
• Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements and begin developing influencing skills.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field

Job description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers' success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

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 challenging problems and work on projects that 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 moderate scope and complexity.
• You may identify and procure the new equipment and technology of moderate 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 others.
• You will plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique problems or team challenges, which have an important impact on moderate to large programs.
• You may lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk and or complexity and may begin developing the skills to influence others to achieve goals.
• You will initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within your site or organization.
• You will be proficient in specialty areas or technologies and are building advanced skills to become a subject matter expert. As a result, 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 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.

How you will be measured:

• Safety is our highest priority; you will be an active supporter of the Integer Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Quality - Achievement of site Quality KPI's
• You will have defined Goals and Objectives specifying key projects and expected milestones to achieve.
• Given your capabilities and experience, you will identify ways to shorten the project durations and make recommendations for systemic changes to current processes and procedures that enable greater efficiencies.
• Innovation and ideation are critical aspects of your role and you will be expected to generate continuous improvement suggestions and support the implementation of them.
• Your expertise coupled with your accomplishments and collaboration with others to deliver results will also be considered.

What sets you apart:

• You earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field and may have earned a Master's Degree.
• You are technically seen as a very