United Spinal Association Jobs

JOB SUMMARY:     Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods to achieve optimum line balance and throughput.   Ensures manufacturing processes are in accordance with Ergonomic practices, meets product specifications and achieves quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production equipment, methods, and controls. Manufacturing Engineer is expected to inspire and lead their teams by setting the example and driving the 5 C's (Care, Commit, Connect, Communicate, & Celebrate)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  •    Design processes and select tooling and equipment which meet requirements for process capability, production capacity, cost effectiveness and maintainability.  Specify and implement any associated work holding fixtures, mistake-proofing provisions and material handling systems as required. •    Provide ongoing technical support to continuously improve process performance while reducing manufacturing costs. Streamline and simplify existing processes, work methods, material delivery and sequencing systems to eliminate non-value added (NVAA) activity. Analyze manufacturing operations develop/design workflows and production processes to reduce inefficiency and ensure that final products meet the established quality standards. •    Develops and maintains process documentation including PFCs, Work Instructions and PFMEAs. •    Evaluate employees' tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to maximize productivity. •    Prepare material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs. •    Assists in the designs and/or procurement tools, machinery, and equipment for the manufacturing methods. •    Design the layout of facilities and determining personnel requirements. •    Training staff in new processes and providing instructions and manuals. •    Evaluates and resolves problems with production processes and/or production equipment. •    Conferring with management, engineering, production and quality staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, product design, and other considerations to ensure operator's safety, efficient production methods and quality results. •    Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures. •    Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately. •    Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your supervisor. •    Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act. •    Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures. •    Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act. •    Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated. •    Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately. •    Takes an active part in the division's safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly, and assists in meeting or exceeding the division's safety goals.  •    Complete other duties as assigned.

Note:    If there is reason to believe that any equipment, or physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger the employee or co-worker, or is in contraventio