Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ABOUT US

The Farmington Hills, MI site was established in 2005. Our 50,000 square foot facility employs approximately 150 team members. Our site focuses primarily on plasma spray coating (HA, TPS) in the spine and large joint for orthopedic implants that enable a longer, active life. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, medical benefits, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com.

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for varied engineering assignments requiring a broad knowledge of an engineering specialty. He/she uses and applies advanced engineering principles and has a working knowledge of advanced technical research with a particular field of specialization. He/she plans, conducts, and coordinates engineering assignments. He/she participates in planning objectives; evaluates complex, special and advanced engineering tasks; and, investigates and advises on unusual and difficult problems encountered in an engineering practice. He/she may give periodic technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on a common project.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Creates and manages new manufacturing processes as needed, will provide guidance on  Bills of Materials and process routings in support of manufacturing operations and quotations.
• Troubleshoots causes of rejected parts and problems in manufacturing using knowledge of GD&T and use of precision measuring instruments.
• Participates in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with internal teams. Reviews drawings, 3D models, and specifications to facilitate manufacturability.
• Creates, requests, and/or updates various documentation including customer-specific requirements, non-disclosure agreements, routings, and Bill of Materials.
• Assists in designing and managing the fabrication or acquisition of fixtures used in various processes. Ensures the successful implementation of fixtures on the production floor.
• Participates in and occasionally leads problem solving teams utilizing lean manufacturing methods.
• Receives training and development in various phases of engineering work.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures.
• Collaborates with Operations Analysts to ensure data is available, monitored, and reported with a consistent approach. Supports implementation of any management system at the site level.
• Participates in ensuring processes are in place to deliver site annual and strategic objectives, including but not limited to OEE and VAPD performance, productivity, capacity planning, and capital investment.
• Supports implementation a robust management operating system which quickly highlights necessary adjustment to the cross-functional team, providing confidence that site strategic and operational goals will be successfully implemented.
• Collaborates with Operations Analysts to ensure data is available, monitored, and reported with a consistent approach. Supports implementation of any management system at the site level.
• Participates in the required training that is delivered to the site team in support of site goals, objectives, and program management milestones. Occasionally authors work instructions for new processes.
• Supports definition of One Orchid processes as defined by the Director, Operations Excellence Transformation. Implements best practices as these practices are defined.
• Works with Lead Change Agent - Manager, Operations Excellence Transformation, Orchid to ensure goals and objectives of the site transformation program are simply communicated at their site.
• Provides support to team members to ensure that they have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing job duties.
• Ensures key program implementation milestones are understood, communicated, and aligned.
• Participates in planning objectives. Evaluates complex, special and advanced engineering tasks.
• Plans, conducts and coordinates engineering assignments as directed by Engineering manager or director.
• Investigates and advises on unusual and difficult problems encountered in an engineering practice.
• Mentors shop employees on improvements to manufacturing methods, products and new production equipment.
• Assists in and occasionally creates programs (such as Laser Marking programs, CNC programs),3D models, associates fixtures, drawings, templates, etc.
• Assists in creating Standard Work Instructions for various operations and occasionally collaborates with Quality Control Inspectors.
• Interacts and communicates with customers to inform them of critical details on new product launches.
• May give periodic technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on a common project.
• Performs and assists in validations and revalidations as necessary and creates protocols.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor (Required)
• Master (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ Years of Engineering Experience (Required)
• 7+ Years of Engineering Experience (Preferred)
• 2+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment (Preferred)
• Experience Operating CNC Equipment/Machining (Preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• Exposure to integrated business planning (Sales & Operations Planning process), quality system deployment, and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Operational Functions - Working Experience
• Quality Management - Extensive Experience
• Problem Solving - Extensive Experience
• Communication - Working Experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Trends & Directions - Working Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Extensive Experience
• Drafting - Working Experience
• Tool and Die Design - Extensive Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Extensive Experience
• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery - Extensive Experience
• Change Leadership - Working Experience
• Collaboration - Working Experience
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Extensive Experience
• Consulting - Working Experience
• Coaching - Working Experience
• Design Manipulation - Extensive Experience
• Automation Planning - Working Experience
• Industrial System Knowledge - Basic Knowledge
• Training - Working Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• 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

• Noise - Occasionally

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.