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Project Manager
POSITION DETAILS
Imagine a job where you will have the opportunity to do exciting and challenging work, while collaborating on the development of new medical devices. A company that invests in you and your career, providing the training, mentoring, development and support you need to be successful now and in the future.
The primary responsibility of this position is to lead cross-functional development teams to complete all tasks necessary to effectively plan, execute, control, and complete projects. The Project Manager must build strong teams, prioritize activities, manage risks and communicate appropriately to stakeholders in order to meet project objectives.
This position will be located at our facility in Rahway, NJ
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership and customers to create an aligned overall project plan and schedule for complex technical or non-technical projects (e.g. new product development, Capex installation and qualification, site improvement, and other site related projects)
- Manage and direct project activities needed to achieve project objectives with a strong understanding of resources, skills, and timing necessary to meet competing project schedules
- Inform and drive decision-making as needed to ensure scope, schedule, resource allocations and overall direction are in the best interest of both short- and long-term project objectives
- Anticipate, assess, and mitigate project risks, and ensure visibility to cross-functional leadership and customers
- Partner with Finance for projects and capital expenditures
- Establish ownership of all project reporting/communication requirements, internally and externally, at peer and executive levels (e.g. project status, resource planning, KPIs)
- Communicate complex information with varying levels of collaborators, including customers and stakeholders
What is Required for this Role:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience required
- Medical Device Experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge and application of project management tools, processes, and best practices, with experience using multiple project management methodologies
- Experience conducting risk management activities to identify, assess, control, and learn from project risks
- Understanding of finance fundamentals and ability to utilize data to make project decisions and evaluate performance
- Ability to conduct project governance activities for multiple projects and report trends of systemic challenges
- Demonstrated understanding of organizational relationships, dependencies, and escalation paths and appropriate communication
- Established ability to positively motivate and influence others to build a strong team
- Able to communicate complex topics to customers and stakeholders both verbally and in writing
Grinding Department
Grinding Operator/Chemical Strip Operator
All shifts 1, 2, and 3rd
POSITION DETAILS
References
- Primary Departmental Procedure, WSLP Code
- Relevant Work Instructions, WI Code
- Relevant Records, FRM Code
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory
Training
- On-the-job training will be provided by Wytech.
Skills
- Ability to be trained in Grinding/Chemical Strip Department techniques and responsibilities within a 60 day period, or as determined by the Department Manager / Department Supervisor
Experience
- Minimum experience determined by the supervisor
Responsibilities and Authorities
- Reports to the Grinding Department Manager / Grinding Department Supervisor
- Work hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM including 0.5 hr unpaid lunch.
- Operates or tends centerless grinders, both manual and numerical controlled, in a production
environment. - Assists in the set up and development of operator aids.
- Operates a chemical coating removal station.
- Operates tip annealing furnace and trims wire to length as required and directed.
- Performs other duties as required by management.
Responsibilities and Authorities – Chemical Strip Operator
- Operates a chemical coating removal station, tip anneals wire and trims length as required and directed.
- Performs other duties as required by management.
Straighten & Cut Department
Straight and Cut Technicians
1st and 2nd shift openings
SUMMARY:
The Straighten and Cut Technician ensures that customer expectations are met, and quality products are always produced by running multiple machines efficiently and being punctual and productive.
POSITION DETAILS
REFERENCES:
- Primary Departmental Procedure (WSLP Code)
- Relevant Work Instructions
- Relevant Records (FRM Code)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma required.
- Previous experience in an industrial, team manufacturing environment is desired, but not required.
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to eventually run multiple machines.
- Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
- Ability to determine if machinery is working properly based on specifications for expectations
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Skills: Assesses own strength and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of the team above own interests.
- Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
- Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Quantity: Meets productivity standards. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uses requirements found on job sheet to accurately produce a product that meets specifications and expectations, especially putting importance on meeting due dates.
- Clears the line from previous jobs to ensure that there is no mixing of previous and current products.
- Sets up machines according to information on the job sheet; ensures that machine meets standards.
- Verifies that materials brought from inventory are correct.
- Performs first piece and in-line inspection of material being straightened and cut.
- Correctly uses measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
- Completes all required paperwork and all reports in the system.
- Accurately reports scrap and production efficiency.
- Communicates effectively with management, lead operators, and other personnel regarding problems, due dates, difficulties with machine operation, etc.
- Grinds dies when required.
- Reworks rejected parts as required.
- Understands job requirements and communicates action items for corrective action, as needed.
- Maintains work areas in a neat and organized manner, including tools, materials, and paperwork.
- Able to run multiple machines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Continually required to stand and walk.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Frequently required to bend and kneel to use machines and get equipment.
- Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment.
- Continually required to work near moving mechanical parts.
- Continually exposed to loud noise.
- Required to wear safety goggles, a mask, pants that cover down to the ankle, and closed-toe shoes.
Engineering Department
Application Engineer
SUMMARY:
Application engineers are responsible for industrial process development, costing and quotation support and technical customer and vendor communication.
POSITION DETAILS
Reports To
Customer Solutions Manager
FLSA Status
Exempt
References
- Relevant Work Instructions - IQMS
Qualifications
- Associates Degree, Bachelor’s degree Preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and provide design for manufacturing recommendations.
- Problem and discrepancy identification between customer requirements and company (and vendor) capabilities.
- Various experience in ERP system understanding as it pertains to manufacturing Bill of Materials creation.
- Able to work independently with limited instruction and supervision.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with customers, peers, suppliers, and subordinates.
- Proficient in use of ERP systems and CAD/SolidWorks computer aided drafting programs.
- Previous experience in a mechanical / industrial manufacturing environment required.
- Knowledge of wide variety of machining and manufacturing methods required.
- Previous experience in a team environment desired.
- Knowledge of disposable medical devices, especially wire related products, is a plus.
Competencies
- Oral Communication: Speaks and listens clearly. Responds well to others. Polite and welcoming to all types of people.
- Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization’s goals and values. Respects diversity.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
- Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at appointments on time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for completing quotes as directed including:
- Review customer drawings and specifications to assess feasibility and estimate time needed to produce parts.
- Proactively work with customers and vendors in collaborative development of product requirements.
- Interface with all department managers, supervisors, and Engineers to obtain information needed to complete quotations.
- Review all paperwork related to customer RFQs and assure that everything is complete, including all process are filled in accurately, all information from vendors is present and the opportunity package is ready to be quoted.
- Calculate internal costs along with any outside service costs and prepare quotations based on customer requests.
- Work as part of the Contract Review Team to assure all manufacturability reviews are completed in a timely manner.
- Accountable for individual contribution of department's performance metrics, (output of quotes, customer satisfaction surveys).
- Review existing product quality plans (routers) and provide recommendations internally to quality and externally to customers (and vendors).
- Prepare and communicate technical specifications to product quality, engineering, and operations for first time jobs.
- Perform Coaching, Mentoring, Training, and general support of Level 1 and 2 Applications Engineers.
- Some travel up to 20% and as required as needed to visit customers, vendors and attend trade shows or seminars.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to hear well and talk clearly on the phone.
- Continually required to stand, walk, and sit.
- Continually required to use hand and finger dexterity and use a keyboard.
- Continually required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to lift and carry items up to 5 pounds.
- Frequently required to bend and/or kneel.
- Occasionally required to drive to perform miscellaneous tasks necessary for the operation of the company.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Manufacturing Department
Final Device Assembly
2nd shift opening
SUMMARY:
The Assembler prepares final product assembly (including final packaging) prior to shipping. Duties include performing inspections, assembly, and completing customer related documentation, according to company procedures.
POSITION DETAILS
REFERENCES:
- Packing slip
- Shipping copies
- IQMS System
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma required.
- Strong ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, including conversions from pieces to feet to meters.
- Familiar with shipping practices and handling methods is a plus.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflows.
- Ability to communicate clearly & comprehensively.
- Basic Computer knowledge.
- No experience necessary, training will be completed on the job.
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcome feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of the team above own interests.
- Ethics: Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others.
Upholds organization’s values. - Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives.
- Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Efficiently sets up working area and parts per Work Instruction. Read work order for special instructions .
- Prepare products for assembly, performs assembly operation, documenting final product by weighing, labeling, and recording information about each package on the Packing Form.
- Performs in-line inspection of material.
- Uses equipment such as a digital scale and circular saw correctly and while following safety procedures.
- Pack wires per Work Instruction and work order router.
- Completes paperwork for each job completely and accurately.
- Monitors work areas for neat appearance and proper use of and organization of tools, materials, and paperwork.
- Ensures that jobs are assembled in a timely manner
- Ensures that the prepared packages make it to their designated locations.
- Creates labels and properly reports production through the IQMS system.
- Follows all company procedures regarding packaging.
- Identify and disprove of defective items.
- Accurately weighs and counts production as required.
- Assists in the training of new employees.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Continually required to stand and walk.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Continually required to utilize finger and hand dexterity.
- Frequently required to bend or kneel.
- Continually utilizes visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard.
- Continually required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.