What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer, Metals position at Integer Holdings?

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 role is to provide technical leadership & metallurgical expertise to the Integer Salem site in support of Integer's goals. You will be responsible for the Metallurgy laboratory in Salem, providing materials expertise to all relevant processes onsite & supporting the wider Integer organization as required.

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.
You are recognized as a materials subject matter expert within Integer and challenged to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
You will provide supervision for the materials laboratory in Salem along with supervision of associated lab technicians. You will be responsible for all aspects of lab maintenance including daily planning & reporting of activities, equipment preventative maintenance and calibration As well, you will serve as a coach and mentor for other engineers, modeling the behaviors and disciplines of an engineering or technical professional.
You will provide technical resource support to the Salem supply chain organization including participating in the assessment and qualification of new vendors, resolving specification issues, maintenance / review of all material specifications & ASTM standards
You will act as a SME for material processes including casting, extruding, wire / tube drawing, heat treatment & furnace development
You will provide materials knowledge to the wider Integer technical organization for related processes such as laser cutting & welding or other processes that may impact the structural performance of the material
Your skills and experiences are leveraged to discover and promote new business and market opportunities as well as production performance improvements.
You will collaborate with the wider engineering teams to support strategic planning for expansion of capabilities and / or acquisitions as appropriate
You will have opportunity to provide materials consultancy services to the wider Integer organization in the future including specification development, material characterization & failure analysis.
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) and Product Development Process (PDP).
You demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication.
You perform other duties, as needed and as directed

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.

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 systemic changes to current processes and procedures that enable greater efficiencies.

Innovation and ideation are critical aspects of your role and you will be expected to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities for improvement and, at times, lead execution of those solutions.

As a result of completing assigned projects and initiatives, you will demonstrate evidence of delivering the expected results.

Your expertise, coupled with your accomplishments and collaboration with others to deliver results, will enable development of designs and processes that meet or exceed cost and performance targets.

For assigned projects, you will establish and adhere to schedules and budgets.

What sets you apart :

You are technically renowned within your department as a subject matter expert, a recognition you have earned through 10 years of progressive engineering and / or technically focused roles and experiences.

You earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field. Preferably, you also have a Master's degree or a Doctorate.

You possess metallurgy experience (materials & process), with nitinol experience an advantage

You have a strong foundation and demonstrated capability, in a variety of problem-solving and project management platforms.

You work independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional teams.

You have the well-developed skills for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and on budget.

You have demonstrated experience in people management and development

Because your role involves customer and supplier interactions, travel, both domestic and international, may be required at times. The duration and frequency of such travel may vary by assignment and may include extended periods of time, as needed.

You have the business acumen necessary to make appropriate decisions with respect to prioritization and recommendations for investment.

You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing development environment.

You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

U.S. Applicants : EOE / AA Disability / Veteran

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