Engineering Mgr - Equipment Process Engineering - Integer Holdings Corporation
Plymouth, MN
About the Job
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 tolead a team of engineers and engineering supervisors to support SiteOperationsby providing the technical expertise and innovative solutions required to sustain and optimize ongoing production,ensure site quality,drive continuous improvement projects to completion, oversee critical functional teams, and/or support the transfers of new products and new technologies into the site. This role has a strong influence onprocessdevelopment andequipmentengineering.
Be a Strategic Leader
Assume responsibilityforengineeringactivitiesassociated with a defined product line(s)or functionat one of ourmanufacturingsitesandaccept accountabilityfordelivering the Key Performance Goals/Targetsestablishedfor that product line(s)
Serve asa key leaderwithin theOperation’s Teamandcontributetothe developmentofthe annual goals andobjectivesfor Operationsfrom whichyourKey Performance Goals/Targets are derived
Lead molding process development and laser process development
Lead yourdirect reportswhichinclude any combination ofengineering supervisorsandengineers supporting a manufacturing site’s product lines and/or functions within the site
Understand and adhere toInteger’s Values andall companypolicies, procedures, and work instructions defined in your training plan
Ensurecompliance totheestablishedQuality Management System
Ensure compliance to allEnvironmental, Health, Safety, and Security protocols
Lead the execution of theengineering-related imperativesreflected in the site Hoshin Plan
Develop and execute, lead as needed,sustainedContinuous Improvementprocesses
Define the goals andobjectivesfor your direct repots with supporting Key Performance Indicators (metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity)
Promote talent by developingindividualgrowthand developmentplans andorganizationalsuccession plans
Manage bybeing present at theGemba toobserveand ask questions andbybeing an active listener
Model an open and inclusive communication style at the daily production boards, in the weeklyengineeringand operations’project update meetings, and in the monthly KPI Board reviews and Town Hall meetings
As part of your Leader Standard Work, engagewith Associates at all levels and across all functions, finding time every week to join them for lunch, during breaks, and inviting them to yourteammeetings
Ensure one/one time withyour direct reports regularly tomonitorperformance and check in on progress to Individual Development Plans
Interact, asappropriate, directly with your customers, internal and external; support the preparations ofsite andcustomer business reviews andparticipatein site visits and audits by customers or other parties, as needed
Partner with your peers on the Operations’Team, aligning on strategies, tactics, and actions needed, to achieve Operation’s objectives
Contribute to the Site level KPI board; attend and contribute, asappropriate, to the daily production board meetings
Collaborate with the R&D and Product Development teams to appropriatelysupport the Product Development Processes and Technology Development Processeswithresourcesinsupportofnew productand/ornew technologylaunches
Embed Quality withintheEngineeringteam –“I own Quality.” Be a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our QMS,facilitatingcorrective and preventive actions,andcontributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.
Perform other duties, asneededand as directed
Champion Manufacturing Excellenceand Market Focused Innovation Strategy Deployments:
Beasite champion for deployment of the systems and tools tooptimizeall productionand engineeringactivities across the site.
Embrace theManufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System anditsfive focusareas:Strategy Alignment, Leadership of Sustained Change, Standardization, Associate Engagement, and Systems & Process Optimization.
Participate in the developmentand vettingofproduction plans with representatives from other departments, such asOperations, Planning, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service,Quality,andMaterials to ensure that production performance standards meet customer requirements.
Monitor the status ofactualdaily andlonger-termperformance against theproductionplan;drive actions to address off standard performance.
Achieve above ensuring change management andrequiredcustomer notificationarebeing followed.
Review the Technology Roadmaps developed within a business or for a product line and assess those initiatives that may berequiredat the site level to support implementation as well aslikely impacton product growth strategies; develop strategic and tactical plans to provide supporting resources.
How youwill be measured:
The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
Safety —Achievement of Integer’s SAFE-T targets for engaged safety awareness and active involvement in supporting the implementation and sustaining of environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives.
Delivery —Achievement of scheduled tasks and milestones for assigned projects
Productivity —Achievement of committed results, completion of assigned projects
Quality – Achievement of site Quality KPI’s
Cost Improvement — Cumulative incremental savings realizedas a result ofyour accomplishments and collaboration, particularly in support of continuous improvements
Cost Controls — Adherence to budgets
Engagement –Promote Associate engagement andsupport each Associate’s Individual Development Plan; coach direct reports in support of their career plans and professional development and represent their interests in Talent and Succession Planning processes
What sets you apart:
Evidence that you learn,retain, and apply knowledge. It would be great if you could share examples of accumulated technical learnings and experiences that link directly to outlined expectations of this role. Having earned a bachelor’s degree - preferably in Manufacturing, Engineering, or another technical discipline-is one way todemonstrateyour abilities. Other ways include sharing examples of accumulated technical learnings and experiences, includingprevioustechnical management roles, over a period of 10+ years that link directly to outlined expectations of this role.
Accomplishedtrack recordinpreviousengineering and engineering leadership rolesin production environments where you owned the responsibilities for delivering results — particularly those KPIs noted above
First handexperiences implementing and/or sustaining Manufacturing Excellenceand Leanpractices
Demonstrated experiences with strategic and direct management of people in a fast paced and in complex manufacturing environments where products were made to stock and made to order
While not required for this position, your willingness to consider relocation opportunities and rotational assignments willprovideadditional opportunities for future career growth and progression within Integer.
A mastery of problem-solving skills and evidence that you are a critical thinker and thoughtful decision makerisneededand we value your certification as at least a Green Belt or equivalent. Previousexperiencesmanaging projects and holding Project Management certification is preferred.
Demonstrated financial acumen with the capability to navigate a typical Profit and Loss Statement,being able toexplain how the delivered results from this role cansupport the achievement ofthe site’s financial performance targets.
A tool kit of leadership skills, including awareness of what the concept of EmotionalIntelligenceis and how you engrain the beliefsthat support your strengths as a people-developer
A calm demeanorthat transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment
A well-developed skill set for planning, executing, and delivering projectsand assignmentson time and on budget
A positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option
U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran