Manufacturing Engineer

Symmetry Medical (NYSE:SMA) is a leading provider of implants, instruments and cases to orthopedic device manufacturers. We also design, develop and produce these products for companies in the arthroscopy, dental, laparoscopy, osteobiologic, endoscopy and other segments of the medical device market, as well as provide specialized products and services to the aerospace market.

JOB SUMMARY:

The selected individual will play a key leadership role in developing and implementing processes for precision machined surgical instruments in a job shop environment.  The successful candidate will lead and participate on cross-functional teams concentrating on the launch of new products and the improvement of existing products and processes.  This will include working with internal and external customers to ensure the product is delivered on time, within budget and conforming to all drawing and quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for precision machining and assembly.
• Strong process engineering skills including: work piece control concepts, tolerance stacking, datum controls, and fixturing concepts. Requires the ability to design processes based on maximizing efficiency and quick changeovers
• Project management to ensure parts are delivered on time and within quoted costs
• Ensure compliance with all FDA, ISO, quality, safety, and environmental regulations and initiatives.
• Lead or assist with manufacturing new products including review of designs for manufacturability, procure capital, job quoting, define tooling requirements and developing manufacturing process with project team members.
• Initiate and lead process and products improvement program for cycle time, cost, scrap and machine downtime reduction as well as safety and quality improvement.
• Develop manufacturing specification, bills, routes and travelers in support of new and exiting products.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a proven track record of project leadership, project completion, strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and teamwork. 
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process issues, develop and implement detailed project plans, develop and institute cost improvement programs, and be able to apply engineering and quality principles in support of manufacturing.
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize engineering drawings and electronic data for product and process development is required.
• Knowledge of process validations, process mapping GD&T and process excellence is a definite plus.
• This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to perform effectively in a team environment.

 EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of B.S. in Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in a precision machining and assembly environment are required.

Symmetry Medical offers a competitive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), goal sharing, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, wellness benefits, vacation time and floating holidays.

Please visit our website at www.symmetrymedical.com for additional company information, and to apply online.

 Symmetry Medical Is An Equal Opportunity