Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. We are seeking an Associate Project Manager for the Sutures Manufacturing Engineering Team. The hired individual will be responsible for developing and executing cross-functional projects to support Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc.'s goals, which may focus on cost reductions, insourcing, new product launches, cycle time improvements, scrap reduction, material flow optimization, or general process improvement.
This position will be located in our manufacturing facility in Ave Maria , Southwest Florida. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better®.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages engineering projects to meet expected timing, cost, and quality
Works with all areas of AMI to generate project ideas and develop a prioritized project deck based on impact to the business
Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, conferring with senior management and key stakeholders
Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculates time requirements, identifying and sequencing project elements and discreet tasks
Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving obstacles
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, requesting and allocating resources as necessary
Coordinates with interdepartmental managers for the availability, assignment, and accountability of downstream resources and technology
Communicates project/program status to management and key stakeholders against metrics and constraints
Knowledge:
Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Reasoning Ability, Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.
Discretion / Latitude: Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.
Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate project planning requirements, including task elucidation, duration, and resource requirements
Strong strategic thinker, excellent collaboration and communication skills, careful attention to detail
Strong communication skills and accountability to project deliverable timing and budgets required.
Demonstrable bias for action
Strong desire and proven ability to learn quickly
Continuously seeking ways to improve complex systems of people and process while eliminating waste
Education:
BS in Engineering required.
Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical engineering preferred.
Experience:
Project Management Experience Preferred
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Language and Communication Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Vision Requirements:
Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
