Design Assurance Engineer II

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 job is to support new product development to ensure that the desired design performance is achieved meeting the applicable medical device FDA/European regulatory requirements and companies Policies & Procedures. The Design Assurance Engineer will ensure a successful transfer of newly developed product to production, while supporting design phases concept through launch.

• 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.

• Initiates, directs and manages the design, and development of new products and processes from concept to commercial manufacturing.

• Works closely with other departments to coordinate design engineering activities.

• Reviews, initiates or approves engineering drawings, layouts, changes orders and specifications.

• Plans process flow, evaluates process capability, modifies tooling, builds tooling, and designs tooling.

• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part o f a major project.

• Develops and /or reviews test procedures and plans prior to implementation, as well as conduct failure analysis and inspection on products, processes and materials.

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making minor adaptations and modifications.

• Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Prepares all necessary paperwork and documentation for all projects undertaken.

• 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 Operations’ 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.

• Standardizationthrough workplace organization & visual 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 built in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.

How you will be measured:

• The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

• Safety is our highest priority; you will be an active supporter of 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 identify ways to shorten the project durations and make recommendations for…