Production Operator

I D & E Pty; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

IDE Group is seeking a motivated Production Operator to join our U.S. manufacturing team and help build high-quality medical device products.

You will work alongside skilled Operators, Manufacturing Engineers, and a Supervisor to assemble devices, maintain quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will grow your skills through required training, maintain a clean, safe work area, and document work clearly to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical background required.
• Ambition and genuine desire to learn the business from the ground up.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products with hands-on manual work with accuracy and pride.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and records for audit readiness.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office & reporting

Education

Associate degree or technical background in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Biomedical Engineering or related

Job description

At IDE, we build better futures. We create meaningful medtech ventures that save lives and improve quality of life. We work at the intersection of engineering, design, and commercial thinking and we love solving complex problems together.

About the role

At IDE Group, we develop innovative medical technologies that improve lives. We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Production Operator to join our U.S. manufacturing team and help build high-quality medical device products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and building a long-term career in manufacturing. You'll work alongside experienced Production Operators, Manufacturing Engineers, and your Production Supervisor to assemble products, maintain quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll do

• Building products with your hands completing manual assembly work with skill, accuracy, and pride in the finished product
• Following the process, then improving it reading and applying standard operating procedures and work instructions to keep quality and consistency high
• Keeping the paperwork tight documenting your work accurately, because good records are what keep medical devices safe and IDE audit ready
• Showing up for the small stuff keeping your work area clean and professional, pitching in on the tasks that keep the floor running smoothly, and taking pride in the details.
• Communicating like a pro reporting progress, flagging issues early, and building trusted relationships with your team and supervisor
• Growing your skillset completing all required training and actively developing the capabilities you'll need to take the next step in your career
• Living our values showing up with commitment, meeting the goals you set with your supervisor, and genuinely caring about the outcomes you help create.

About you

What You Bring

• An Associate degree or Technical background in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Ambition and a genuine desire to learn the business from the ground up.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with report writing. Strong attention to detail and good documentation habits.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a bonus (especially in medical devices), but not essential we'll teach you the rest.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices is a plus.
• Solid communication skills and a team-first mindset.

Why IDE

• Purpose driven work that improves lives
• Diverse projects across the full product life cycle
• Global exposure in Australia, USA, Netherlands
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across design, engineering, and commercialisation
• Mentoring and professional development
• Employee benefits including an EAP