ABOUT US
Orchid’s site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career.
SHIFT
No Shift ($0) (United States of America)
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Manufacturing Engineer I assists in planning and designing manufacturing processes in a production facility under direction from senior engineers and other leaders. He/she maximizes efficiency through improving production methods, including analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. They also support the implementation of program commitments, and work with a team to deliver on commitments and program management milestones.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Identify and improve manufacturing profitability through productivity improvement, waste reduction and safety improvements.
- Provide clear work instructions, training, and design systems to promote sustainable improvements.
- Utilize Lean Six-Sigma methodology to make improvements to processes to improve process capability, efficiency, and quality.
- Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing processes
- Act as a key driver of change within the plant, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the plant-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business's Lean transformation.
- Support plant operations management in the development, planning and implementation of a Lean/5S strategy and metrics providing support to process owners to clearly link project metrics to strategic operational objectives.
- Plan and facilitate Kaizen activities on the shop floor as needed to implement value stream improvement plans.
- Increase standardization of work processes. Perform time studies to ensure standards are up to date.
- Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and address business improvement areas.
- Maintain the shop floor layouts. This will require partnering with EHS to ensure safety-related items are kept up to date.
- Recommend and implement changes in operations or machining methods used for production, including optimizing workflow and cell designs.
- Provide new line installation support and development of standardized work, lot size development, packaging support, PR system design, material conveyance, as a basis for progressive kaizen
- Collaborate with other engineering staff and operators to improve tooling or fixtures necessary for improving processes.
- Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
- Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Completes all required training.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates (Required)
- Bachelor (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- No previous work experience required
- 2+ Years of experience in Engineering (Preferred)
- Experience in a FDA Regulated Environment (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
- Operational Functions - Basic Knowledge
- Quality Management - Working Experience
- Problem Solving - Working Experience
- Communication - Basic Knowledge
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
- Manufacturing Trends & Directions - Basic Knowledge
- Lean Manufacturing - Basic Knowledge
- Drafting - Basic Knowledge
- Tool and Die Design - Basic Knowledge
- Manufacturing Equipment - Basic Knowledge
- Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery - Basic Knowledge
- Collaboration - Working Experience
- Customer Support - Working Experience
- Training - Basic Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
- Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
- Must be able to move equipment around the building - Rarely
- Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Rarely
- Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Rarely
- Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Occasionally
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly
- Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Occasionally
- Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly
WORKING CONDITIONS
CURRENT VERSION: 3
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to work in a growing company
- Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Ability to work in an organization that values:
- Integrity First: We do the right thing
- Teamwork: We are one Orchid
- Results: Our results matter
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
- Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.
