Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Repair Ops - ACT

Arthrex; California; On-site; USD 144,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Wellness Incentive Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free Onsite Lunch

Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Job summary

Arthrex is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering – Repair Operations to lead engineering teams supporting global repair centers. You will drive repair process development, transfer, validation, and sustainment, ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency across operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance repair capabilities and customer satisfaction. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing and Repair process knowledge.
• Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.
• Proficiency in assessing the value of new ideas based on technical and financial merits.
• Expert in the use of statistical and analytical techniques for problem-solving (Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering team, ensuring timely execution of projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering team through coaching and career development.
• Direct development, transfer, validation, and sustainment of repair processes, equipment, tooling, and test methods.
• Ensure repair centers have capability, documentation, infrastructure, and engineering support.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Repair processes

Development methodologies

Project implementation

Cost analysis

Six Sigma

Job description

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Repair Ops - ACT

Title: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Repair Ops - ACT

Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $143,750.00 Salary Maximum: $310,500.00

Arthrex, a global leader in medical device innovation and orthopedic education, is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering – Repair Operations to lead the engineering team responsible for supporting and advancing our repair centers worldwide. In this role, you will drive the implementation, transfer, and continuous improvement of repair processes, technologies, and technical capabilities, ensuring repair centers can efficiently troubleshoot and restore medical equipment to the highest quality standards. You'll play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction while leading a talented team dedicated to our mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. If you're passionate about engineering leadership, process improvement, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Engineering team, ensuring the timely execution of engineering projects, technical support activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering team through effective coaching, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Direct the development, transfer, validation, and sustainment of repair processes, equipment, tooling, and test methods to support product repair and complaint investigations.
• Ensure repair centers have the technical capabilities, documentation, infrastructure, and engineering support required to maintain efficient, compliant, and reliable repair operations.
• Lead the implementation, expansion, and transfer of repair lines, including process qualification, validation, capacity planning, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, test methods, and technical documentation to support standardized repair operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, turnaround time, reliability, and cost through Lean principles and data-driven problem solving.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Regulatory, and R&D teams to support product lifecycle management, complaint investigations, corrective actions, and product improvements.
• Establish and manage diagnostic testing, failure analysis, and investment strategies for returned and nonconforming products.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring products are designed for reparability and that repair processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, and training are developed and implemented.
• Evaluate repair center capabilities, identify operational or technical gaps, and implement solutions to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and support technical training programs for repair technicians and authorize repair centers as required.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve complex technical issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and improve product and process performance.
• Support monitoring of key performance indicators for repair operations engineering, including quality, productivity, capacity, and cost.
• Travel up to 20% as required to support repair centers, business partners, and company initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies while supporting the organization's overall compliance objectives.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Manufacturing and Repair process knowledge.
• Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.
• Proficiency in assessing the value of new ideas based on technical and financial merits.
• Expert in the use of statistical and analytical techniques for problem-solving (Six Sigma).

Education and Experience:

• 10 years of relevant experience required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• 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 Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Time Off
• 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.