Process Engineer - Orthopedic Manufacturing (Experienced)

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented experienced Orthopedic Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our innovative orthopedic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality standards across our manufacturing facility. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamline operations, and support the development of new manufacturing techniques. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about engineering solutions that elevate manufacturing performance, this is the opportunity for you!

ABOUT DOT AMERICA, INC.: DOT America is located in Columbia City, Indiana. It is the United States equivalent of its parent company DOT GmbH (www.dot-coating.de). DOT GmbH is currently the European leader in medical device coating technologies, employing approximately 500 team members in Rostock, Germany. DOT specializes in physical vapor deposition, plasma spray, blasting, polishing, anodizing, etching, calcium phosphate deposition, laser marking, amongst other surface treatments and coatings.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for engineering and project management activities related to the start-up, operation, and on-going expansion of a medical device coatings and surface treatments facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Teams with production, quality, and executive management to develop and realize production processes accounting for both short and long term business objectives.

· Manages the installation and validation of utility systems and processing technologies, such as pure water, compressed air, physical vapor deposition, titanium anodizing, media blasting, etching, and laser marking.

· Prepares quality system documents including risk management, validations, process specifications, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.

· In coordination with production and quality management, trains operations personnel to conduct production and measurement processes. Provides on-going engineering support to production as required.

· As with all DOT America personnel, accountable for assuring the highest quality production output.

· Responsible for continuous improvement efforts intended to enhance the quality, reliability, safety, and efficiency of DOT America’s operations.

· Actively participates in certification audits by notified bodies, regulatory agencies, and customers.

· Teams directly with customers to develop best in class processing solutions to meet or exceed expectations.

· Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience managing engineering projects is required. Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical engineering degrees are preferred. Previous experience in the medical device or pharmaceuticals industries a plus.

· COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency in software applications, including but not limited to MS office applications. Experience with CAD software and a working knowledge of enterprise software preferred.

· LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, specifications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, suppliers, and customers.

· MATHEMATICAL and REASONING SKILLS: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and repeatability, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, statistical inference, and sampling theory.

· PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; utilize hands to hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

· WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The Team Member will need to work safely with toxic, acidic, and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and bonus potential shall be commensurate with education and experience. DOT America offers a comprehensive benefit plan including employer supported health insurance, dental, and retirement.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000