Process Development Engineer I

Integer Holdings Corp.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Adoption benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Integer Holdings Corporation is seeking a Process Development Engineer I at our Minnesota location. You will develop processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective results.

Under mentorship, you will learn to optimize processes, estimate costs, and contribute to cross-functional projects. You will support quality systems, regulatory compliance, and improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to meet customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; 0–3 years of experience.
• Or 5+ years of relevant experience if education is not met.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams.
• Solid technical aptitude with ability to contribute technically.
• Competencies in written and oral communications; calm under production pressure.
• Positive, can-do attitude with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites with safe, high-quality, cost-effective results.
• Identify existing or develop new process and equipment technology; characterize and optimize; validate processes and lines.
• Establish efficient production line layouts or lead process improvements in plant operations.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs.
• Follow Integer’s Quality Management System and regulatory requirements (QMS, FDA, etc.).
• Collaborate with mentors and cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.
• Support Manufacturing Excellence and Innovation strategies through standardization and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 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

Who are we? Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) is one of the largest medical device contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) in the world, serving the cardio and vascular, neuromodulation, and cardiac rhythm management markets. As a strategic partner of choice, we advance the goals of our medical device customers through industry-leading engineering and manufacturing, with a relentless commitment to quality, service, and innovation. The company's brands include Greatbatch Medical® and Lake Region Medical®.

What you’ll do in this role:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work which involves general engineering methods and tools. Develops processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites with the goal to ensure 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. As an entry level engineer, you will ensure that Integer’s internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded with the direction, instruction and guidance from more experienced engineers and managers in your organization.

Develop processes and equipment to introduce new products into manufacturing sites with the goal to ensure 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.
• Under the supervision of experienced engineering mentors and managers, you will select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making adaptations and modifications to existing products and processes.
• You will review procedures and plans prior to implementation as well as evaluate existing products, processes and materials for failure analysis and potential improvements.
• You will participate in projects that require you to investigate, develop, document and implement new product and process technologies of moderate complexity and scope.
• You will perform work on technical projects where you will follow Integer’s standard quality management and production system methodologies to investigate opportunities for product and process improvements.
• You will apply standard data analysis practices and techniques to establish root cause for product and process failures or to support the justification for improvements to products and processes.
• You will be required to observe products and processes to recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations throughout a series of detailed steps or processes to establish root cause of the discrepancies.
• You are expected to collaborate with others in the exchange of information, ask questions and regularly check for understanding in support of your development as an engineer.
• 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 may 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.

• 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:

• The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list:
• Safety is our highest priority; you will be an active supporter of the Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
• You will have defined Goals and Objectives specifying key projects and expected milestones to achieve.
• Quality – Achievement of site Quality KPI’s
• 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.

What sets you apart:

• You have earned, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field and have between 0-3 years of experience.
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• While you will have regular support and guidance from more experienced engineers, supervisors or managers, you will demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other associates and cross functional teams.
• You demonstrate a solid technical aptitude with the ability to be an effective contributor to a team or produce results of a technical nature as an individual.
• You demonstrate a competencies in both written and oral communications. You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
• You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Process Development Engineer I Salary: $69,300- $101,640

• Our total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate associates to contribute to Integer’s success.
• Our compensation program includes base salary and a cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• We provide a 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.
• We provide 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.

• U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer.
• In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) is one of the largest medical device contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) in the world, serving the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation, and cardio and vascular markets. As a strategic partner of choice to medical device companies and OEMs, Integer is committed to enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by providing innovative, high-quality products and solutions. The company's brands include Greatbatch Medical® and Lake Region Medical®. Additional information is available at www.integer.net.

Integer Holdings Corporation(“Integer”) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and on any other protected characteristics. We celebrate our many differences and remain committed to providing an inclusive workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Integer does not discriminate against any applicants or employees because he or she is a disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active-duty wartime veteran, campaign badge veteran, referred to collectively as "Protected Veterans." It is also the policy of Integer to employ and to advance in employment, all people regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Additionally, Integer provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants and associates who need them for medical or religious reasons.

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