Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. is actively searching for an Industrial Engineer I at our Ave Maria, FL location. The Industrial Engineer I will increase the productivity of inventory, material handling systems, and manufacturing operations to help the business achieve production goals, cost reduction targets, and growth strategies. Drive scrap/waste reduction efforts across all Final Assembly, Packaging, and Labeling Operations. A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or another Engineering discipline is required.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Discover opportunities for waste reduction and capacity improvement and proactively drive solutions with and without capital investment.
• Act as liaison between Finance, Engineering, Facilities, and Materials/Supply Chain and to develop business case rationale for engineering projects and to coordinate the MOC (Management of Change) process for the department.
• Facilitate kaizen events targeting key improvements to drive productivity, data management/collection, business process, and paperwork handling improvements.
• Develop and implement systems and improvement strategies for direct material flow (in plant transport, inventory staging/access, and assembly line supply).
• Evaluate process improvements for operations (labor balancing, time studies, line setup, error proofing, assembly methods, etc.) to minimize downtime and rework.
• Provide financial analysis for Make/Buy decisions in support of continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate equipment / process changes on assembly lines.
• Review product documentation for accuracy and completeness (BOMs, Routers, Work Instructions, Assembly Drawings, Packaging Instructions, Component Drawings, Inspection Process Sheets, etc.).
• Create and manage production routers and MRB related rework processes.
• Evaluate and approve engineering changes prior to implementation on plant floor.
• Identify issues and risks to ensure cost effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.

 Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline required.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other health sciences industry preferred.
• Co-op or internship experience preferred.
• SAP, Minitab, Solidworks experience preferred.
• Experience working in a controlled manufacturing environment is preferred.

 Skill Requirements:

• Skills, Basic knowledge of MS Office programs required.
• Basic knowledge of administrative procedures and computer systems.
• Basic ability to develop data collection plans (time studies, work sampling).
• Basic ability to analyze data and process inputs to justify improvements.
• Basic ability to execute a designed experiment (DOE) and collect the data.
• Ability to support team improvement projects.
• Ability to assist in cost analysis and financial planning by estimating production labor and equipment costs.
• Ability to develop the most efficient methods of utilizing people, machines, materials, information, and energy.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate ideas, results, recommendations, and status effectively in oral and written forms.

 Knowledge:

Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.  Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Reasoning Ability: 

Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.  Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Discretion/ Latitude:

Work is closely supervised.  Follows specific, detailed instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8-10 hours per day wearing gowns, hairnets, and gloves; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Must possess the dexterity to utilize writing utensils (pen/pencil), calculators, small hand-held tools, manual razors, and other mechanical/electrical equipment without assistance.  Ability to work in close proximity to fellow teammates in cramped conditions.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision using a microscope and light source

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.  The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment.  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.