The posting
At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
NML Medical in West Carrollton, Ohio, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures a wide range of implants for spinal and orthopedic applications and the instrumentation cases that house them. Our passion for design and manufacturing, combined with Globus’ world-class engineering, transforms clinical insights into tangible musculoskeletal solutions. Our mission is to deliver products and technologies that change the lives of patients around the world.
Position Summary:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Support new initiatives and productivity targets for given manufacturing processes. Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions:
- Leads projects of moderate scope for existing families of production
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to execute and document the manufacturing launch of new/legacy products
- Supports the development and optimization of manufacturing processes required to accurately and efficiently make spinal implants, from raw material to final cleaning and shipment
- Develops and completes manufacturing documentation (pFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection plans)
- Drives machine/equipment efficiency thru cycle time reduction, waste elimination, tooling improvements, and changeover reductions
- Performs product/process analysis and troubleshooting for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
- Designs, develops, tests, sources, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
- Supports design for manufacturability analysis with CNC Programmers and Quality Engineers, and provide input to Development (Design) Engineers
- Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
- Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
- Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
- Performs other duites as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively communicate information, both formally and informally, such as data, methods, findings, and remediation recommendations at all levels within the organization and with key contacts
- Able to effectively influence others, develop consensus, and create support throughout the organization
- Support design for manufacturability analysis with CNC Programmers and Quality Engineers, and provide input to Development (Design) Engineers
- Familiar with implementing, maintaining, analyzing data to react to various production performance metrics and KPIs
- Proven ability and fluency in Print Reading and GD&T, Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Siemens NX or Solidworks and Gage/fixture design
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred
- Experience in 21 CFR 820 and/or ISO 13485 regulated environment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Required to possess specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
- Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
- Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
- Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
- Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
