Senior Manager, Engineering- NPI

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

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM’s (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and a provider of high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values:  Customer, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

The primary purpose of this position is to lead multiples teams of engineering managers or supervisors and senior level engineers in the support of multiple product lines or complex processes at a manufacturing site.  You will lead these teams to develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex technical problems that impact ongoing or new operational or technological activities and initiatives.  Under your leadership, your team will be accountable for providing the technical support and leadership required to sustain and optimize ongoing production, ensure site quality, drive continuous improvement projects to completion, manage engineering and functional teams, and/or support the transfers of new products and new technologies into the site.

Be a Strategic Leader

• Assume responsibility for all engineering support activities across multiple production areas at one of our manufacturing sites and accept accountability for delivering the Key Performance Goals/Targets established

• Serve as an integral member of the Site’s Leadership Team and contribute to the development of the Site’s Strategies and annual goals and objectives from which your Key Performance Goals/Targets are derived

• Lead your direct reports which include any combination of engineering managers or supervisors and individual performers

• Understand and adhere to Integer’s Values and all company policies, procedures, and work instructions defined in your training plan

• Ensure compliance to the established Quality Management System

• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security protocols 

• Support the development of the site Hoshin Plan and lead the cross-functional execution of the manufacturing-related imperatives

• Develop and execute sustained Continuous Improvement processes

• Define the goals and objectives for your direct reports with supporting Key Performance Indicators (metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity)

• Promote talent by developing individual growth and development plans and organizational succession plans

• Manage by walking around -- going to the Gemba to observe and ask questions and being an active listener

• Model an open and inclusive communication style at the daily production boards, in the weekly engineering and operations’ project update meetings, and in the monthly KPI Board reviews and Town Hall meetings

• Engage with Associates at all levels and across all functions, finding time every week to join them for lunch, during breaks, and inviting them to your team meetings

• Ensure one/one time with your direct reports, regularly, to monitor performance and check in on progress to Individual Development Plans

• Interact directly with your customers, internal and external; participate actively in customer business reviews and during site visits and audits

• Partner with your peers on the Site Leadership Team, aligning on strategies, tactics, and actions needed to achieve the Site’s objectives

• Collaborate with the R&D and Product Development teams to appropriately support the Product Development Processes and Technology Development Processes with resources in support of new product and/or new technology launches

• Embed Quality within the Engineering team – “I own Quality.”  Be a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our QMS, facilitating corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma

• Perform other duties, as needed and as directed

Champion Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategy deployments:

• Be the site champion for deployment of the systems and tools to optimize all production activities across the site

• Embrace the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System and its five focus areas: Strategy Alignment, Leadership of Sustained Change, Standardization, Associate Engagement, and Systems & Process Optimization

• Participate in the development of production plans with representatives from other departments, such as Operations, Planning, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Quality, and Materials to ensure that production performance standards meet customer requirements

• Monitor the status of actual daily and longer-term performance against the production plan; ensure your team is driving actions to address off standard performance

• Review the Technology Roadmaps developed within a business or for a product line and assess what  initiatives may be required at the site level to support implementation as well as likely impact on product growth strategies; develop strategic and tactical plans to provide supporting resources.

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 realized as a result of your accomplishments and collaboration, particularly in support of continuous improvements

• Cost Controls — Adherence to budgets

• Engagement – Promote Associate engagement and support 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

• Evidence that you learn, retain, and apply knowledge. As a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline is required.  As well, you will have accumulated a history of at least 15 years of engineering and/or technical support roles including at least 5 years in technical management positions.

• Accomplished track record in production environments where you owned the responsibilities for delivering results — particularly those KPIs noted above

• First hand experiences implementing and/or sustaining Manufacturing Excellence and Lean practices

• 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 will provide additional 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 maker is needed and we value your certification as at least a Green Belt or equivalent.  We expect that you will have completed formal training in problem solving analysis, root cause analysis, and project management.

• You remain actively engaged in your chosen or related discipline by staying up to date on new technologies, recent developments, and evolving learnings as they relate to your business or product line(s).

• Demonstrated financial acumen with the capability to navigate a typical Profit and Loss Statement, being able to explain how the delivered results from this role can support the achievement of the site’s financial performance targets.

• A tool kit of leadership skills, including awareness of what the concept of Emotional Intelligence is and how you engrain the beliefs that support your strengths as a people-developer

• A calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment

• A well-developed skill set for planning, executing, and delivering projects and assignments on time and on budget

• A positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option

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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.