About this role
Summary
Responsible for designing optimal processes for the manufacture of orthopedic implants and instruments per customer purchase orders requirements. The processes include both primary and secondary operations.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions include the following.
- Create 3-5 axis CNC programs and verify program prior to machining.
- Set-up or participate in the set-up of machines.
- Develop and design fixtures and other part holding techniques.
- Review and improve production process to reduce cycle time and machine down time
- Participate in pre-production meetings identifying drawing anomalies and suggesting design changes that will increase manufacturability.
- Practice effective project management skills including scheduling and conducting meetings with published minutes and action plans.
- Research new industry methodologies to assure the latest process technology is being applied to the fabrication of orthopedic implants and instruments.
- Work toward becoming proficient with several different machining platforms.
- Responsible for mentoring less experienced manufacturing engineering or manufacturing personnel.
- Responsible for the implementation of and compliance to ARCH's Quality System.
- Create product and process specifications and other internal documents.
- Prepare and/or review engineering change requests; develop and oversee preparation and implementation of all engineering change notices and document change control.
Education and Experience
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Preferred minimum of 4 years experience in related capacity.
- Medical device experience preferred.
- Strong manufacturing background (CNC/Metal cutting).
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to express concepts effectively, both written and verbal.
- Ability to be open minded and work well with others and in a team environment.
- Ability to setup and operate machine tools.
- Ability to program machine tools.
- Strong math skills.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office and the internet.
- 3D CAD Skills.
- CAM programming skills
Core Competencies
- Overall process-oriented mindset
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex manufacturing documents
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent organizational and communications skills