Sr. Industrial Engineer - Packaging

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Sr. Industrial Engineer - Packaging. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on a growing organization. Successful candidates will possess a minimum of a Bachelor"s degree in Industrial or other Engineering discipline and 7 yrs.of relevant experience. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage projects/coordinate equipment/process changes within the Packaging department by working directly with all other Engineering functions in the department
• Work with Supply Chain to develop and maintain capacity models. Analyze models to identify capital projects and headcount requirements as part of the annual budgeting process.
• Evaluate MPI's in order to develop router data and create supporting documentation for production personnel
• Analyze data in MES and other tracking tools to generate continuous improvement projects for the department
• Review product documentation for accuracy and completeness (BOMs, Routers, Work Instructions, Assembly Drawings, Packaging Instructions, Component Drawings, Inspection Process Sheets, etc.) and provide feedback to appropriate area of responsibility
• Discover opportunities for waste reduction and capacity improvement and proactively drive solutions with and without capital investment
• Discover opportunities to improve processes through methods analysis (MOST, observation, time study, etc.)
• Act as liaison between Finance, Engineering, Facilities, and Materials/Supply Chain and to develop business case rationale for engineering projects and to coordinate MOC (Management of Change) process for the department
• Facilitate kaizen events targeting key improvements to drive productivity, data management/collection, and paperwork handling improvements
• Develop and implement systems and improvement strategies for direct material flow (in plant transport, inventory staging/access, and assembly line supply)
• Provide financial analysis for Make/Buy decisions in support of continuous improvement projects.
• May supervise other Engineering personnel

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or other Engineering discipline required
• 7 years of relevant experience required
• Experience in medical device or another highly regulated industry is required
• SAP experience preferred

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

• Recognized process improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
• Knowledge and experience in conducting time studies, mapping value streams, designing Poka Yoke fixtures
• Ability to analyze data and process inputs to justify improvements
• Ability to manage projects to a successful and timely completion
• Ability to assist in financial planning and cost analysis by estimating production labor and equipment costs
• Ability to develop most efficient ways to use people, machines, materials, information, and energy
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross functional teams
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
• Experienced user of MS Office Suite and project management software
• Strong technical writing and change management experience
• Solidworks experience preferred

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.