Senior R&D Engineer

Integer Holdings; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Integer Holdings in Minnesota is seeking an experienced engineering professional to drive innovation, compliance, and quality across major programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and deploy advanced technologies while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes ownership of quality, collaboration with multiple sites, and periodic travel to support initiatives and site Hoshin plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Subject matter expert in engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Integer's values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements.
• Develop new approaches to complex problems and lead projects to advance Integer's capabilities.
• Investigate and interpret internal or external technology trends and recommend best practices.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement a wide range of new technologies of significant scope and complexity.
• Plan and develop engineering projects with important impact on major programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coach engineers; mentor up to 4–5 technicians.
• Travel occasionally as needed; embed quality within engineering and own KPI attainment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

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

Responsibilities:

• 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. Also, 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.

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 Operation 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 & vvisual 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 bbuilt 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 support 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 to systemic changes to current processes and procedures that enable greater efficiency.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary range: 120,000-176,000

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.