Director, Manufacturing Engineering - Ave Maria

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is looking for a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join our team at our facility in Ave Maria, FL. This is an excellent opportunity to lead an engineering department as our company continues to grow. This individual will lead, manage, and provide direction to the Manufacturing Engineering department supporting new product introduction, current product evolution, and ongoing process effectiveness. Excellent communication skills along with ten years or more of manufacturing experience in a highly regulated environment, proven leadership experience and a bachelor’s degree are essential for this position. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

To lead, manage, and provide direction to the Manufacturing Engineering department supporting new product introduction, current product evolution, and ongoing process effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise Manufacturing Engineering Managers over multiple product line including but not limited to arthroscopy and arthroplasty.
• Effectively liaison with Design Engineering, Product management, Quality, Materials, and Operations teams to produce desired results.
• Align Manufacturing Engineering human capital and financial resources to support business objectives
• Responsible for annual budget submission.
• Drive business results improvements, new product speed to market, throughput increase, scrap reduction, overall COG’s reduction, and enhanced safety.
• Responsible for evaluating and recommending new technologies to support current and new and existing product lines.
• Ensure new products are supported through internal or external resources.
• Ensure information and documentation is consistently accurate.
• Up to 20% travel.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related area required.
• 10 years manufacturing work experience in regulated industry required, preferably in a medical device environment.
• 10 years supervisory experience required.
• Well versed in FDA, ISO, and OSHA compliance issues.

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

Excellent organizational, leadership/decision making, and communication skills.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

ERP systems, PC, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of manufacturing technologies.

Arthrex 2023 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 or protected veteran status.