Process Development Engineer
NuVasive
At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The Process Development Engineer will focus on optimizing distribution center operations through labor standard improvements, workflow and layout design, time studies, ergonomic assessments, and productivity analysis. The position supports cost-reduction initiatives, quality improvements, and root-cause analysis while maintaining accurate BOMs, routings, capacity models, and manpower planning. It requires strong cross-functional collaboration to design flexible manufacturing cells, develop data-driven solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
Essential Functions:
Maintains and improves labor standards, floor & workflow layouts, bill of materials (BOM), and routings for all products
Performs time studies, ergonomic/safety assessments, process flow analysis, line balancing, and productivity evaluations for all distribution areas and implement identified improvements
Performs financial analysis for product cost reduction projects, and quality initiatives, and provide recommendations
Formulates and optimizes distribution center layout for optimal workflow
Maintains capacity and manpower models and initiates corrective actions and/or improvements as required
Coordinates with process owners, shop floor shareowners and engineers to develop flexible manufacturing cell designs
Develops solutions to a variety of routine problems using computer and logic-based methods
Supports root cause analysis activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Validation, PFMEA
Frequent (verbal and written) communications; able to present to peers and management on deliverables status
Must be versed in capacity modeling, time-studies, balance tables, and flexible work-cell development
Must be skilled with Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, and ERP Systems
Utilization of Six Sigma tools and understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.