At KLS Martin, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and thriving company whose products are used daily across the world to help surgical patients.
The KLS Martin Group is a worldwide leader in creating surgical solutions for the craniomaxillofacial and cardiothoracic fields. Surgical innovation is our passion, and we are constantly working with surgeons to improve surgical care for their patients. Our product portfolio includes titanium and resorbable implants for reconstruction, innovative distraction devices to stimulate bone lengthening, over 4,000 surgical instruments, and other surgical products designed specifically for CMF and cardiothoracic surgeons.
KLS Martin is an innovative leader in the treatment of CMF deformities and trauma cases. We use Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) by using our proprietary IPS products where CT scans are used to custom design implants that are created specifically for that individual patient. This technology allows our surgeons to provide the best-in-class treatment for their patients.
KLS Martin Guiding Principles
Established, Privately Held Business Group - Responsive to customers, not shareholders. KLS Martin has manufactured medical products since 1896, and we have sold our products in the United States under the KLS name since 1993. We have always been, and always will be, privately owned.
Patient Focus - We design products with the patient in mind - CMF, Thoracic & Hand
Product to Table - Integrated planning, design, manufacturing and distribution process
Educational Partner - Our primary focus for support is on education
Inventory Alliance - Inventory management is critical to patient treatment/outcome
Surgical Innovation is Our Passion - More than just a tagline
What We Offer
We provide full-time employees with a competitive benefits package, including paid parental leave
In-house training and professional development opportunities
A culture of creativity and innovation by drawing on diverse perspectives and ideas to drive surgical innovation
Job Summary
Works with a cross-functional product team consisting of R&D engineers, marketing product managers, and manufacturing engineers in the manufacturing of surgical instruments and implant medical devices using standard and CNC equipment. Interprets engineering drawings into required surgical instruments and implants. Provides design for manufacturability support to engineering as needed. Helps bring the next generation of medical devices to patients.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Set-up and operate standard and specialized CNC equipment, i.e., engine lathe, milling machines, surface grinder, band saw, laser welder, TIG welder, drill press, and measuring tools to produce prototype parts.
Test completed tools and dies to ensure they meet specifications, and polish their surfaces
Create new parts or repair existing ones for machinery
Performs machine maintenance and keeps machines and surrounding area clean, safe, and organized.
Inspects precision parts and has complete latitude to make necessary adjustments to maintain accuracy.
Interprets engineering drawings and sketches to plan, layout, and establish set-up procedures including CNC programming.
Develops and recommends new methods to improve machine processes.
Promptly and accurately completes all required recordkeeping.
Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to interact with multidisciplinary colleagues in a team environment
Strong work ethic to generate high quality work under tight deadlines
Provides technical guidance, expertise, and leadership to team members regarding design and how to build complex, novel or state of the art prototypes, components and parts often requiring the development of new and improved techniques, procedures, and tooling.
Produces custom tooling and fixture design as needed for complex prototypes.
Consults with engineers and other personnel regarding product information such as design, capacity and purpose, and types of materials to be used for fabrication.
Analyzes written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and oral instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations.
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.
Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends changes or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
May review, evaluate, and make recommendations for purchases such as supplies, materials, and/or equipment.
Maintains current knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
Uses CAM Software to create all necessary programs for completion of required task.
Inspects first-run and in-process parts using precision measuring equipment.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. Qualifications
Educational and Experience Requirements
10 years' experience with CNC equipment (Mills, Lathes, EDM, etc.).
A high school diploma or equivalent, and skills in math and problem-solving.
Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) packages.
Experience with CAM (SolidCam, Fusion 360 or equivalent) packages.
3, 4 and 5-Axis CNC Programming and Wire EDM experience.
Experience with 3D printing and software.
Prior history working in an FDA and/or ISO regulated development environment; 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 preferred
Verification and Validation experience.
IQ, OQ, PQ experience
Experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis techniques, and data analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype parts.
Ability to perform standard shop computations.
Skill in production of parts with extremely close tolerances.
Employee development and performance management skills.
Ability to perform experimental procedures.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Expert, high-end user of computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing programs
Working knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances.
Knowledge of technical math.
Knowledge of ISO 13485 preferred.
Problem solving & Decision Making / Adaptability & Flexibility
High level of customer service displaying positive attitude.
Lifting/carrying more than 20 pounds various items
Repetitive Motions
Pushing/Pulling
Bending/Stooping
Reaching/Grasping
Writing
Hazards
Normal office environment
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals
Flammable, explosive gases
Electrical Current
Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents
Proximity to moving mechanical parts
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
KLS Martin is a drug-free employer Who We Are
At KLS Martin, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and thriving company whose products are used daily across the world to help surgical patients.
The KLS Martin Group is a worldwide leader in creating surgical solutions for the craniomaxillofacial and cardiothoracic fields. Surgical innovation is our passion, and we are constantly working with surgeons to improve surgical care for their patients. Our product portfolio includes titanium and resorbable implants for reconstruction, innovative distraction devices to stimulate bone lengthening, over 4,000 surgical instruments, and other surgical products designed specifically for CMF and cardiothoracic surgeons.
KLS Martin is an innovative leader in the treatment of CMF deformities and trauma cases. We use Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) by using our proprietary IPS products where CT scans are used to custom design implants that are created specifically for that individual patient. This technology allows our surgeons to provide the best-in-class treatment for their patients.
KLS Martin Guiding Principles
Established, Privately Held Business Group - Responsive to customers, not shareholders. KLS Martin has manufactured medical products since 1896, and we have sold our products in the United States under the KLS name since 1993. We have always been, and always will be, privately owned.
Patient Focus - We design products with the patient in mind - CMF, Thoracic & Hand
Product to Table - Integrated planning, design, manufacturing and distribution process
Educational Partner - Our primary focus for support is on education
Inventory Alliance - Inventory management is critical to patient treatment/outcome
Surgical Innovation is Our Passion - More than just a tagline
What We Offer
We provide full-time employees with a competitive benefits package, including paid parental leave
In-house training and professional development opportunities
A culture of creativity and innovation by drawing on diverse perspectives and ideas to drive surgical innovation
Job Summary
Works with a cross-functional product team consisting of R&D engineers, marketing product managers, and manufacturing engineers in the manufacturing of surgical instruments and implant medical devices using standard and CNC equipment. Interprets engineering drawings into required surgical instruments and implants. Provides design for manufacturability support to engineering as needed. Helps bring the next generation of medical devices to patients.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Set-up and operate standard and specialized CNC equipment, i.e., engine lathe, milling machines, surface grinder, band saw, laser welder, TIG welder, drill press, and measuring tools to produce prototype parts.
Test completed tools and dies to ensure they meet specifications, and polish their surfaces
Create new parts or repair existing ones for machinery
Performs machine maintenance and keeps machines and surrounding area clean, safe, and organized.
Inspects precision parts and has complete latitude to make necessary adjustments to maintain accuracy.
Interprets engineering drawings and sketches to plan, layout, and establish set-up procedures including CNC programming.
Develops and recommends new methods to improve machine processes.
Promptly and accurately completes all required recordkeeping.
Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to interact with multidisciplinary colleagues in a team environment
Strong work ethic to generate high quality work under tight deadlines
Provides technical guidance, expertise, and leadership to team members regarding design and how to build complex, novel or state of the art prototypes, components and parts often requiring the development of new and improved techniques, procedures, and tooling.
Produces custom tooling and fixture design as needed for complex prototypes.
Consults with engineers and other personnel regarding product information such as design, capacity and purpose, and types of materials to be used for fabrication.
Analyzes written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and oral instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations.
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.
Evaluates experimental procedures and recommends changes or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
May review, evaluate, and make recommendations for purchases such as supplies, materials, and/or equipment.
Maintains current knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
Uses CAM Software to create all necessary programs for completion of required task.
Inspects first-run and in-process parts using precision measuring equipment.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. Educational and Experience Requirements
10 years' experience with CNC equipment (Mills, Lathes, EDM, etc.).
A high school diploma or equivalent, and skills in math and problem-solving.
Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent) packages.
Experience with CAM (SolidCam, Fusion 360 or equivalent) packages.
3, 4 and 5-Axis CNC Programming and Wire EDM experience.
Experience with 3D printing and software.
Prior history working in an FDA and/or ISO regulated development environment; 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 preferred
Verification and Validation experience.
IQ, OQ, PQ experience
Experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis techniques, and data analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype parts.
Ability to perform standard shop computations.
Skill in production of parts with extremely close tolerances.
Employee development and performance management skills.
Ability to perform experimental procedures.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Expert, high-end user of computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing programs
Working knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances.
Knowledge of technical math.
Knowledge of ISO 13485 preferred.
Problem solving & Decision Making / Adaptability & Flexibility
High level of customer service displaying positive attitude.
Lifting/carrying more than 20 pounds various items
Repetitive Motions
Pushing/Pulling
Bending/Stooping
Reaching/Grasping
Writing
Hazards
Normal office environment
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals
Flammable, explosive gases
Electrical Current
Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents
Proximity to moving mechanical parts
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
