Senior Process Development Engineer- Extrusions

Integer Holdings Corporation; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer Holdings Corporation in Minnesota seeks an experienced engineer to apply broad principles to extrusion tooling and processes, collaborating with Product Development, Operations and Quality to meet part specifications.

You will lead development and qualification of extrusion tooling, provide guidance to R&D and Production, supervise up to 4-5 technicians, and mentor engineers, with occasional travel to deploy expertise across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering experience; 15+ years if without a degree.
• Experience producing extrusion tooling and polymer tubing is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma (Green belt minimum, Black belt preferred) and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop extrusion tooling and equipment, commissioning and qualification.
• Apply engineering principles to diverse assignments and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Operations, and Quality groups to define requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to R&D and Production Operations for development and operations.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and supervise 4–5 technicians.
• Occasional travel to deploy expertise across sites.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s or Doctorate preferred

Job description

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. Collaborate with project teams comprising customers, Product Development, Operations and Quality associates to establish extrusion tooling and equipment requirements, processing parameters, and material requirements. Develop, characterize and validate the extrusion process required to meet extruded part specifications. Provide technical expertise and extrusion processing guidance to R&D and Production Operations to support development projects and commercial operations. Responsible for extrusion tooling and equipment development, commissioning and qualifications.

• 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. As well, 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.
• You will develop manufacturing methods using standard extrusion equipment.

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:

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.
• 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 be expected to identify ways to shorten project durations and lead 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 have earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field. Preferably, you may also have a Master’s Degree or a Doctorate.
• You are technically seen as a subject matter expert, a recognition you have 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.
• You have experience producing single lumen, multi-lumen, and vacuum sized polymer tubing.
• You have a 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.
• Your abilities to observe, analyze and develop solutions to complex technical challenges result in the delivery of break-through results in areas such as productivity, technical capabilities, capacities, or other competitive differentiators.
• You work independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• You will demonstrate the 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 you will have well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• 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.