Director, Engineering

What you'll do in this role:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for a team of engineering managers in the support of multiple, complex product lines or processes at a manufacturing site and to set the standards of practice for all engineering functions. You will ensure all engineering activities and related technical support functions across the site are managed in support of ongoing production activities and in adoption of new operational or technological innovations.

You will develop the strategies and tactics required for the engineering and/or technical organizations to align to the site’s and business's long‑range plans. Under your leadership, your team will be accountable for providing the technical leadership required to sustain and optimize ongoing production in support of both immediate and long‑term goals, ensure site quality, deliver continuous improvement projects with attendant impact on the site's financial performance, serve as the recognized process technical experts within the site, and/or accept accountability for ensuring the successful transfer of new products and new technologies into the site.

• Assume responsibility for all engineering and technical activities across a complex, multi‑product line manufacturing site 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 and senior level engineering professionals
• 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 accept accountability to deliver 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)
• Champion talent development within the engineering organization by leveraging 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 both their Individual Development Plans and those of their direct reports
• Interact directly with your customers and thought leaders, 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 ensure the ongoing support for the Product Development Processes and Technology Development Processes to ensure the success of new product and/or new technology launches
• Champion Quality within the Engineering team – “I own Quality.” Be the pre‑eminent 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

Reports To:

Site Leader

Location:

Varies | Career Band Level: M4

Job Group:
Engineering | FLSA Status:
Exempt

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