Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Manager - Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team supporting our Suture Assembly Manufacturing Operations in Ave Maria, Florida. This position provides leadership for manufacturing engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving processes across suture needle attaching, suture assembly, automation, fixture design, and engineering change management. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and enhancing quality, throughput, and process capability within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This position requires a bachelors degree in engineering, 7 years of manufacturing engineering/manufacturing operations experience and 3 years supervisory or management experience. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and utilize systematic and comprehensive methods and tools to accomplish objectives
• Voice of the Customer
• Requirements Flow
• Use Conditions
• Engineering Concept Generation and Selection
• Process Development Robust Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Inspection, and Control
• Process and Measurement Capability
• Process Control
• Deploy techniques to “get it right” the first time
• Base conclusions on analytical methods, rational logic, and critical thinking skills
• Leverage Project Management tools to establish a plan and deliver reliable, predictable results
• Seek, identify, mitigate, and control sources of equipment, process, operator, and measurement variation
• Identify and control through sound engineering methods and techniques process inputs, characteristics, and parameters that significantly influence process outcomes
• Acquire awareness and knowledge of new and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Ensure compliance within functional area and support the compliance objectives of the organization as a whole.
• Establish a customer focused approach; external and internal customers

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field or equivalent Arthrex experience required
• 7 years Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing Operations experience required
• 3 years supervisory or management experience required
• Medical Device Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

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

• Full working knowledge in Design for Six Sigma, and Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Techniques. 
• Demonstrates process improvement skills. 
• Demonstrates strong computer skills.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Knowledge of all manufacturing machines.

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.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  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.