Process Development Engineer I

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

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work which involves general engineering methods and tools. As an entry level engineer, you will ensure that Integer’s internal and external customer expectations are met or exceededwith the direction, instruction and guidance from more experienced engineers and managers in your organization.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.

·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 selectand apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteriain making adaptations and modifications to existing products and processes. 

·You will reviewprocedures and plans prior to implementation as well asevaluateexisting 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 performwork 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 establishroot 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.

·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 productionmonitoring & improvementactivities and deployment of Leader Standard Work.

Standardizationthrough workplace organization & visualcontrols (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, and robust training & certification programs.

Associate Engagementpromoted 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 <