Medical Device Assembler III

Nextern; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Retirement Plan

PTO

Birthday Holiday

Membership Subsidy

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability

Taco Thursdays

Job summary

Nextern in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Medical Device Assembler III to maintain manufacturing processes, monitor quality and yields, and train team members. The role may require stepping in as supervisor and fostering high-functioning teams.

Success hinges on lean manufacturing thinking, strong cross-functional communication, and careful recordkeeping to meet schedules and safety standards. A high school diploma and 3–5 years in medical device manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of medical device industry.
• Experience in lean manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to lead and train teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily work direction for personnel.
• Assist the supervisor in action plans to achieve goals.
• Coach, train, motivate, and enhance morale of personnel.
• Ensure personnel follow procedures and understand support systems.
• Provide feedback for performance appraisals and coaching.
• Ensure training records for new personnel are completed.
• Liaise with engineering, technicians, and management.
• Act as supervisor when needed and promote safety policies.
• Maintain quality and adhere to manufacturing process requirements.
• Plan resources and meet production schedules.
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and required paperwork.
• Keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Train & coach

Cross‑functional

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity. Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world-class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single-use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.

The Medical Device Assembler III will be responsible for maintaining the overall manufacturing process in their assigned area as well as monitoring of product quality and output yields for their line; assists with ongoing training and development and accountability of all team members; setting an example for the line employees while creating high functioning teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates daily work direction for personnel.
• Assist the supervisor in supporting and developing action plans to achieve the departmental goals.
• Coach, train, motivate, and enhance the morale and self-esteem of personnel.
• Ensure that the personnel follow the appropriate procedures. Understand all operations support systems including traceability and documentation systems.
• Provide feedback for use in performance appraisals and periodic coaching of personnel.
• Ensure the training and training records are completed for new personnel.
• Act as liaison for support groups such as engineering, technicians, production control and management.
• When supervisor is absent, may temporarily act as supervisor.
• Understands, adheres to and promotes safety policies and practices.
• Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements and Quality Policy. Proactively identifies and communicates quality issues and concerns; actively pursues resolution of issues by utilizing all resources.
• Responsible for coordination and prioritization build schedules, and determines ability to meet the requirements.
• Establishes relationships and acts as a liaison to proactively communicate between all cross-functional teams by utilizing effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to plan, in advance, resources and supplies in order to meet business needs.
• Proficient within job related computer programs
• Demonstrates, promotes and suggests ideas for Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives. Takes an active leadership role in developing and driving Lean activities.
• Maintain accurate records, including training records, and required paperwork.
• Keeps area clean and organized at all times

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma and equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience
• Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical device industry
• Leadership experience or extensive medical device experience
• Detail oriented and ability to produce under pressure

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
• Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Taco Thursdays!!!

Nexternis an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.