Textile Engineer Technician I- 2nd Shift 1 (Finance)

Requisition ID: 62224 Title: Textile Engineer Technician I Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Ave Maria, FL

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Textile Engineering Technician I will provide technical manufacturing support for new product development /trials, online training of new personnel in textile processes. They will also foster an environment continuous improvement to develop more robust procedures and improvements within existing processes. The position will be located at our site in Ave Maria, FL. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical input on manufacturing techniques that could be used to produce new products.

Execute requests for new product development trials utilizing manufacturing teams and processes.

Train existing manufacturing team members to textile products and processes.

Assist Engineering as directed in tasks needed to be executed to start new manufacturing codes. Understanding of BOM's and Routings would be beneficial.

Establish a process to support orientation and training of new team members on textile processing techniques to ensure comprehension of the task along with the ability to perform the task.

Review existing procedure and improve where necessary.

Develop and maintain training / flexibility matrices to track and identify who is trained vs. certified on tasks.

Possesses the ability to effectively communicate to all operational groups including manufacturing, quality personnel, and supervisors as it relates to ideas, questions, and concerns.

Work with Engineering on the continuous improvement of assembly processes.

Identify opportunities to improve process robustness to reduce scrap and increase efficiency.

Follow the quality system requirements to ensure quality is at the forefront in the production of medical devices. Training & enforcement of GMP practices, line setups and clearances and ensuring correct documentation is followed.

Notify Supervisor of any training issues as they arise.

Support all aspects of visual factory, and continuous improvement. Support all aspects of the operations by producing signs and labels, floor markings, and any other activities that support GMP and continuous improvement.

Assist engineering as directed in tasks needed to be executed to start new manufacturing codes. Understanding of BOM's and routings would be beneficial.

Education/Experience:

HS diploma or equivalent required

Experience in medical device or manufacturing preferred

Experience with engineering specification documents and conventions preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Effectively communicate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing concerning required tasks and projects.

Able to learn new details on products, processes, engineering concepts, and systems as they relate to engineering change orders, manufacturing processes, and product design.

Able to learn and understand best practices for processes, products, and procedures.

Basic knowledge of suture assembly processing equipment preferred.

Knowledge of MS Office required.

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 sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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.