Senior R&D Engineer

integer; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer is seeking an engineering professional to advance technological capabilities within a culture guided by core values. The role involves leading projects, shaping engineering practices, and mentoring technicians and engineers while upholding strict QMS standards.

You will apply strategic thinking to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across sites, with occasional travel. This position emphasizes quality ownership and cross-functional leadership within the

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 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,