Director, Manufacturing - Specialized Orthopedics Technologies (Aliso Viejo, CA)

Company: NuVasive
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelors Degree Job Summary and Primary Responsibilities The Director of Manufacturing collaborates with key business and technical stakeholders to lead manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and the machine shop. Oversees and implements new product launches, driving best practices throughout the new product development processes, conceiving and deploying innovative manufacturing systems, and executing large-scale production start-ups. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing engineers, process engineers, validation engineers, CNC programmers, tool designers, and all production shareowners. Develops proposals to drive operational excellence, supporting budgets and project plans, as well as building a talent base that can execute on the plans. Primary Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with key business and technology stakeholders
• Collaborates with senior management in the development, planning, and execution of annual business plans, short and long term strategic plans, developing budgets, capital plans and performance goals and objectives for each department
• Manages the development and deployment of manufacturing processes that set industry benchmarks for lead-time and cost
• Works with Quality and Supply Chain partners to maintain an efficient flow of product through manufacturing
• Manages the emerging trends in manufacturing, their impact on the operation, and develops mitigating or leapfrogging proposals
• Uses structured problem-solving techniques and statistical methods for data driven analysis and decisions
• Evaluates workflow methods and implements improvements
• Manages necessary validations with approved protocol and no guidance
• Manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand
• Manages manufacturing equipment development and maintenance
• Leads Manufacturing Engineers in process improvement to existing manufacturing processes as well as the introduction of new products
• Leads the collaboration with product development teams to improve design for manufacturability
• Ensures quality goals are met and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance yield
• Performs other duties as assigned Required Skills / Capabilities
  • Expertise in single piece flow manufacturing and Kanban material management
  • Use lean principles to deliver a complete value stream look at processes
  • Manages a team, including attracting and developing talent to achieve strategic and tactical organizational needs
  • Advanced knowledge of scheduling, engineering, production and, quality control functions
  • Advanced knowledge of CNC programming, turning, milling, secondary processing, assembly, cleaning, drawing interpretation, and GD&T
  • Budget development and management responsibilities Education and Experience
    • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years' experience; or equivalent experience
    • 8+ years of relevant experience in product development and manufacturing of medical devices preferred
    • 3+ years of management experience preferred
    • Preferred experience leading teams in product design, manufacturing, and tool design #LI-CL1 NuVasive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The "EEO is the Law" poster options are available here . NuVasive's EEO policy is available here .--
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      About NuVasive NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery and beyond with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions designed to deliver reproducible and clinically-proven surgical outcomes. The Company's portfolio includes access instruments, implantable hardware, biologics, software systems for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative monitoring service offerings. With more than $1 billion in revenues, NuVasive has approximately 2,600 employees and operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com . NuVasive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The "EEO is the Law" poster options are available here . NuVasive's EEO policy is available here .
      
      Nuvasive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at careers@nuvasive.com.

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