Help Us Create Tomorrow.

At Biomet Microfixation, we offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes:

Company paid team member and family medical and dental coverage
Company paid team member life insurance
Company match 401(K)
Short and Long Term disability
Generous tuition reimbursement program

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with us. Due to the large number of resumes we receive from the Internet, we are only able to accept resumes or applications that are for a specific position posted on this web site. Please review the position titles and the responsibilities of the specific position (by clicking the title) that you are interested in and apply only if your credentials meet the necessary requirements for the position.

Biomet Microfixation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Job Opportunities

Forecast Anaylst

Job Summary: Generate and maintain the forecast to upload into the master production schedule. Analyze the forecast, lead times, item costs, etc. to determine the correct level of safety stock per item. Perform complex, comprehensive analysis and provide predictions, actuals, and other reports as required regarding forecasts, sales, and usage. Communicate regularly with Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations. Complete monthly inventory, and sales & marketing reports as required. Perform detailed budget analysis for fiscal planning. Responsible for independent decision making and has authority to take actions that affect the Company’s business. Prepare Manufacturing KPIs as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Work with Marketing to create the sales forecast and safety stock numbers to upload into the MPS.

Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access in order to perform complex, comprehensive analysis to support the forecasting process.

Work with the ERP system and the other software to generate tools to support the forecasting process. Work with ForecastPro software.

Utilize ForecastPro, Microsoft Excel, Access and Powerpoint to create detailed reports, charts, graphs, etc. as required by Marketing, Sales and Operations for predictions or actuals.

Understand the various replenishment processes including MRP, kanban and min/max to ensure cohesiveness between forecast and replenishment plans.

Provide data for the monthly demand planning meeting to determine priorities and changes.

Understand Lean Manufacturing initiatives and participate in kaizen events such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Production Preparation Process, Variation Reduction, Transactional Process Improvement, etc.

Interpret and take action as required from the Product Disposition section of all engineering changes to ensure validity of the forecast.

Use common sense to override general formulas to subjectively adjust forecast as required.

Perform self inspection to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall acceptability of work performed.

Suggests obsolescence or discontinuance of products based on usage.

Issue written and oral instructions, and scenarios and operating procedures specific to job responsibilities.

Ensure adherence to safety policies.

Maintain good housekeeping practices in all work areas.

Participates in the SIOP process and assists the demand planner where needed.

Assists the SIOP manager as needed.

Coordinates efforts with Warsaw as part of the SIOP process cycle.

Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.

Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university;or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be highly proficient in Microsoft excel and access, have knowledge of AS400, Mapics or similar ERP system, Forecast-Pro, Powerpoint and Word.

Send resume to:

fxjax.hrjobs.com

or fax to 904-741-4407

Sales Representative for NY/New Jersey Area

Senior Quality Engineer - New Product Development

Reports To: Director of Quality Assurance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Senior Quality Engineer (SQE) – New Product Development will provide quality support for all New Product Development Teams and Commercialization to ensure that new/improved medical device products and processes are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Additionally, this role will provide validation, sampling, statistical analysis support to other functions in the organization. This role is "hands-on" application with a maximum of 10% of time allotted for consultation.

Responsibilities:

Leads or participates in risk management activities
Leads or participates in software, test method and process validations
Creates/Implements inspection acceptance criteria and sampling plans
Designs or specifies inspection processes and equipment
Participates in issue resolution by applying root cause methodologies
May conduct audits of new suppliers
Other duties as directed by the Director of Quality Assurance

Competencies Required:

Would naturally be a promoter of the IMPACT A LIFE culture
Provides leadership, technical support and direction to Operations, R&D and Quality Assurance during the design, development, enhancement, revision and implementation of the quality systems for the efficient manufacturing of products and processes
Utilizes a collaborative approach with business partners
Identifies and resolves problems effectively and efficiently by applying root cause methodologies and data analysis tools
Ensures effective and efficient use of quality engineering techniques such as risk analysis, test method development, statistical data analysis, statistical process control, and development of sample plans to meet FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and ISO (International Organization of Standardization) requirements
Facilitates effective risk management to prevent unanticipated failure modes and ensure capability.
Facilitates effective change control
Ensures effective design control and transfer
Provides guidance and recommendations involving the implementation of regulatory requirements
risk management activities, i.e. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Designs and executes software, test method and process validations
Designs or specifies inspection processes and equipment when necessary
Creates or improves quality control plans including inspection acceptance criteria and sampling plans
Generates creative solutions to issues
Meets challenges with resourcefulness
Possesses excellent technical writing skills; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Constantly looks for opportunities to improve and promote quality

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology or a related discipline
A minimum of 5+ years experience in medical device industry
A minimum of 3+ years experience as a Quality Engineer is required
Experience in the use of statistical tools and techniques
Experience with Minitab or other statistics software experience
Experience in the use of Design of Experiment (DOE)
Experience in the use of Measurement Method Analysis, Capability Studies, Robust Design Methods
Thorough knowledge of quality system regulations and requirements (i.e. ISO-International Organization for Standardization, FDA-Food and Drug Administration, cGMP-Good Manufacturing Practices)
Ability to work in teams to obtain results, self motivated/directed, ability to organize and supervise people and activities, minimal supervision required
Effective communication skills at all levels both written and verbal
Effective skills in analytical thinking and problem solving
Knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes
Ability to perform multiple tasks and ability to effectively manage conflict

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in product mechanical evaluation & testing
CQE-Certified Quality Engineer, SQE-Software Quality Engineer
Experience with dimensional tools (e.g. rulers, optical comparators, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges) and balances/scales
Experience in Quality System Auditing
Experience in the developing, documenting and/or maintaining design history
Experience in metrology/calibration, reliability, Computer System Validation (CSV)
Experience in the use of Design for Six Sigma
Overnight travel (up to 25%) may be required

Submit resume and salary qualifications to the following:

fxjax.hrjobs@

fax

904-741-4407

Only candidates who meet these minimum requirements will be considered for this position.