Engineering Director

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.CustomerWe focus on our customers’ successInnovationWe create better solutionsCollaborationWe create success togetherInclusionWe always interact with others respectfullyCandorWe are open and honest with one anotherIntegrityWe do the right things and do things rightPosition scope/summary- Manage the engineering department to assure all equipment, processes, and products have sound design that conforms to good engineering principles and to Company, customer, local and federal standards. Acts as liaison to communicate and resolve issues in and between engineering and sales, manufacturing, and customer service.Essential duties and responsibilities- Primary accountability for the leadership and management of a multi-facility technical team.- Responsible for the planning, execution, and management of all NPD programs (Transfers and New Development) including multi-site programs.- Responsible for the planning, execution, and management of continuous improvement and optimization programs within across multiple manufacturing lines.- Responsible for the definition, planning, and maintenance of a technically qualified and skilled engineering team across several areas such as facilities, engineering.- Provides leadership and support to the manufacturing team to promptly identify, define and resolve manufacturing and assembly problems.- Responsible for identifying, tracking, resolving, and communicating major multi-facility new product ramps and cost reduction initiatives.- Leads the development and implementation of Quality and Regulatory requirements including Integer policies, procedures, and appropriate regulatory requirements.- Plans, Develops, and ensures resources are adequate to execute Process and Test Method Validations (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ) in accordance with Integer procedures and guidelines- Communicates procedures, policies, improvement ideas, technical information, and recommendations clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) within Integer, with outside suppliers or partners and with Integer customers during formal and informal interactions.- Oversees the creation of documentation with a high degree of accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness driving the use of common Integer engineering tools & templates were available. (Examples include specifications, manufacturing procedures, ECOs, and technical reports or analysis)- Using Lean Leadership experience, applies and Promotes Lean manufacturing techniques to continuously improve cycle times and process flows. Identifies and directs the execution of improvement efforts to reduce waste in all manufacturing and business processes.- Uses structured problem-solving techniques and statistical methods for data driven analysis and decisions.- Using Black Belt experiences, leads DMAIC - Six Sigma approaches to solve issues and reduce variation in all manufacturing and business processes.- Plans, executes, and manages project activities with cross functional teams including finance, human resources, operations, quality, and sales. Project types can include new product development and introduction, manufacturing transfers, continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives, quality improvements and sales opportunities.- Demonstrates leadership through mentoring of junior staff, responsiveness to business needs and motivation of diverse, cross functional teams including influencing both internal and external members to achieve positive business results- Leads staff performance management activities to improve capabilities and skills using regular objective setting and review process, performance appraisals and coaching of individual development plans.- Takes financial responsibility for activities and facility to create positive impact to the business- Supports sales, manufacturing, quality, and customer service with the resources and engineering information required from the engineering department. - Forecasts annual department budget and manages to that budget.- Establishes and maintains contact with customers during all phases or projects.- Bachelor's of science in engineering/technical field, advanced degree (Masters, PhD, Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification)- 10+ years of experience in similar role- 5+ years in medical device industry (is a plus)- Fully bilingual English/Spanish- Availability to travel- Travel documents required (Visa/Passport)U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran