Engineer I-Manufacturing-Sutures Pilot- Ave Maria, FL

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. We are actively searching for an Engineer I to support manufacturing processes to produce cost-effective, quality medical device products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to identify issues and risks.
• Integrate with Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, and the Packaging/Production Departments to ensure cost-effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing.
• Develop a continuous improvement culture, skills set, and tools to enhance quality and operational excellence.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives.
• Introduce new equipment, products, and processes.
• Present process and equipment recommendations to the Leadership Team with equipment reviews and plans for implementation.
• Initiate new projects and serve as Project Leader for key improvement initiatives, identifying best practices.
• Develop an understanding of current manufacturing processes and identify targets for improvement in operational efficiencies.
• Develop manufacturing Work Instructions.
• Provide process support on manufacturing technical issues.
• Provide process and equipment expertise and support for daily clean-room sterile packaging and/or production efforts.
• Develop action plans to achieve short and long-range efficiency goals, including selection of new production methods, designs of production fixtures, and methods to monitor efficiencies.
• Lead and/or assist with implementation of packaging design and/or production specifications into manufacturing.
• Monitor timelines and project deliverables to ensure adherence with approved project plans for manufacturing process development.
• Develop protocols and coordinate validation of equipment and processes.
• Stay current with methods used in the medical device industry to advance technologies.
• Participate in defining Preventive Maintenance programs for clean-room and/or production equipment.
• Investigate and test in-time reliability and quality improvements.
• Drive automation to replace manual processes as much as possible.
• Ensure information and documentation is consistently accurate.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange for purchase of equipment/materials/parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Provide process and equipment expertise and support.
• Identify issues and risks to ensure cost-effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of suture assembly processes or techniques.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Experienced user of MS Office Suite and CAD.
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to perform job requirements.
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to team members and management.
• Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)