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

Arthrex; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Provided Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan Matching

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. is seeking an Engineer I to support manufacturing processes for sutures in Ave Maria, FL. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and focuses on cost-effective, quality medical device production.

The Engineer I will work with cross-functional teams to identify issues, lead process improvements, and introduce new equipment and methods. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in CAD and MS Office are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Knowledge of suture assembly processes or techniques.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross functional teams.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Experienced user of MS Office Suite and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to identify issues and risks in new product development and manufacturing.
• Develop continuous improvement culture and tools to enhance quality and operations.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives.
• Introduce new equipment, products, and processes with leadership review.

Skills

Suture assembly knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

MS Office

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office suite

Job description

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Engineer I to support manufacturing processes to produce cost‑effective quality medical device products and systems. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Requisition ID: 66381 Title:Engineer I - Manufacturing - Sutures-Ave Maria, FL.

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Engineer I to support manufacturing processes to produce cost‑effective quality medical device products and systems. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to identify issues and risks. During new product development integrate with Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality Engineers and the Packaging Department/and or Production Department 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/support process improvement initiative.
• Introduce new equipment, products, and processes. Present process and equipment recommendations to Leadership Team with equipment reviews and plans for implementation.
• Initiate new projects and be the Project Leader for key improvement initiatives, identifying best practices.
• Develop an understanding of the current manufacturing processes and identify targets for improvement in operation 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 efforts/and or production efforts.
• Develop action plans to achieve short and long-range efficiency goals, 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 equipment/ and or production equipment associated with packaging or production activities.
• Investigates and test in time reliability and quality improvements
• Drives automation to replace the manual process as much as possible
• Ensure Information and documentation is consistently accurate
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Applies 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.

Education And Experience

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

Knowledge And Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses And/or Training

• 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.

Language And Communication Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

Arthrex 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)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.