At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity. Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world-class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single-use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.
The Medical Device Assembler III will be responsible for maintaining the overall manufacturing process in their assigned area as well as monitoring of product quality and output yields for their line; assists with ongoing training and development and accountability of all team members; setting an example for the line employees while creating high functioning teams.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates daily work direction for personnel.
- Assist the supervisor in supporting and developing action plans to achieve the departmental goals.
- Coach, train, motivate, and enhance the morale and self-esteem of personnel.
- Ensure that the personnel follow the appropriate procedures. Understand all operations support systems including traceability and documentation systems.
- Provide feedback for use in performance appraisals and periodic coaching of personnel.
- Ensure the training and training records are completed for new personnel.
- Act as liaison for support groups such as engineering, technicians, production control and management.
- When supervisor is absent, may temporarily act as supervisor.
- Understands, adheres to and promotes safety policies and practices.
- Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements and Quality Policy. Proactively identifies and communicates quality issues and concerns; actively pursues resolution of issues by utilizing all resources.
- Responsible for coordination and prioritization build schedules, and determines ability to meet the requirements.
- Establishes relationships and acts as a liaison to proactively communicate between all cross-functional teams by utilizing effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to plan, in advance, resources and supplies in order to meet business needs.
- Proficient within job related computer programs
- Demonstrates, promotes and suggests ideas for Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives. Takes an active leadership role in developing and driving Lean activities.
- Maintain accurate records, including training records, and required paperwork.
- Keeps area clean and organized at all times
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma and equivalent
- 3-5 years of medical device assembly experience required
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) required.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership experience or extensive medical device experience
- Detail oriented and ability to produce under pressure
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
- Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Taco Thursdays!!!
Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.