Cell Leader – Medical Device Manufacturing (Welding and Milling)

Precision Edge Surgical Products Company LLC; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with shift premiums

Insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Precision Edge Surgical Products Company LLC is seeking a Cell Leader for our medical device manufacturing floor. You will oversee a production cell with manual assembly, laser and TIG welding, and CNC machining, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient daily output.

You’ll lead teams across welding and machining, drive production metrics, and coordinate workflow to meet schedules while upholding quality and cost objectives. Relevant experience and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience leading or coordinating production teams (Cell Leader/Lead/Supervisor).
• Hands-on with manual and automated/semi-automated processes.
• Knowledge of laser beam welding, TIG welding, and CNC machining (Haas preferred).
• Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to meet production schedules and safety standards.
• Support teams across manual assembly, welding, and machining operations.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and priorities to meet delivery commitments.
• Serve as technical resource for laser welding, TIG welding, and CNC machining.
• Monitor and drive metrics: safety, quality, delivery, productivity.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions with Eng/Quality/Maintenance.
• Ensure ISO 13485 compliance and internal quality system adherence.
• Support Lean/Kaizen/5S and standard work initiatives.
• Maintain training records and process controls documentation.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Manual & CNC operations

Laser welding

TIG welding

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Training & mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Technical degree in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Haas CNC machining

ERP/MES systems

Laser welding technologies

TIG welding

Job description

Precision Edge Surgical Products Company LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

HR Base Wage" BASED ON EXPERIENCE"

Cell Leader – Medical Device Manufacturing (Welding and Milling) Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cell Leader to support and lead manufacturing operations within our medical device production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing a production cell that includes manual assembly operations, laser beam welding, TIG welding, and CNC machining (Haas machining centers). The Cell Leader will ensure safe, complaint, and efficient execution of daily production while developing team capability and meeting schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within the assigned manufacturing area, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
• Manage and support team members across manual assembly, welding, and machining operations
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and priorities to meet delivery commitments
• Serve as a technical and operational resource for processes including laser beam welding, TIG welding, and CNC machining
• Monitor and drive performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery, productivity)
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in collaboration with engineering, quality, and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and internal quality system requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, standard work)
• Maintain accurate production documentation, training records, and process controls
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing
• Prior experience leading or coordinating teams in a production environment (Cell Leader, Lead, Supervisor, or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience with a mix of manual operations and automated/semi‑automated processes
• Working knowledge of laser beam welding, TIG welding, and CNC machining (Haas preferred)
• Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements in a medical device environment
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and support production personnel
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, engineering, or machining
• Experience with Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and production reporting
• Welding certifications or machining background

Work Environment

Manufacturing floor environment with both manual and CNC‑based operations

Interaction with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams

Benefits

• Competitive wages and shift premiums (2nd and 3rd shift)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — coverage starts on 1st day of employment
• 401(k) with company match, 100% vested on 1st day of employment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Open Position

1st Shift Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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