Manufacturing Engineering Tech, Quoting

ABOUT US

Orchid's Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career.

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
With no supervision, the Engineering Technician II, Manufacturing provides technical support and expertise to operators on varying types of machinery by troubleshooting, developing, and improving programs or processes. S/he assists and acts as a subject matter expert in manufacturing planning and process development/continuous improvement projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Write job routings with the correct sequence and correct times to ensure accurate cost for quoting
• Enter Item Masters, Routings, BOMs, and generate quotes
• Support preliminary and/or production planning of products
• Fill out OSCL sheets and assemble packets of information for each part ordered as requested
• Assist in creating/modifying Machine programs, set up sheets, standard routings, and BOMs
• Ensure Machine programs, set up sheets, standard routings, BOMs, and other procedures/documentation is accurate
• Assist in validation and commission of new or existing equipment/processes
• Provide support/guidance and training to shop floor personnel
• Review CRFs, ECOs, and ECRs and make necessary changes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. kaizen) to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, or Productivity
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and recommend/implement counter measures.
• Independently performs assigned work.
• Supports lower level Engineering Techs in the completion of their work.
• Acts as the subject mater expert for equipment in assigned area
• Is cross-trained on multiple machine maintenance
• Leads teams in problem solving various machine issues
• Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Completes all required training.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Associates (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting machining equipment (Required)
• 5+ Years of experience as a CNC Operator/Programmer/Designer (Required)
• 4+ Years of experience in machine programming (Preferred)
• Experience of the processes in the work area (Preferred)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Any Trade (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Communication - Working Experience
• Interpersonal Communication - Working Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Subject-Matter Expertise
• GD&T - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Extensive Experience
• Time management - Working Experience
• Flexibility & Adaptability - Working Experience
• Mathematical Ability - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Multi-axis Machining - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Problem Solving - 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 - Frequently
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Rarely
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Rarely
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Frequently
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Constantly
• 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 - Frequently

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.