Manufacturing Engineer
Branch Medical Group, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures a wide range of implants for spinal and orthopedic applications as well as design the instrumentation cases that house them. Our passion, combined with Globus’ world-class engineering, transforms clinical insights into tangible musculoskeletal solutions. We are constantly in pursuit of better patient care and understand that speed is critical because life cannot wait.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the manufacturability and testability of Class III implantable neuromodulation systems. This role is responsible for developing, qualifying, and sustaining manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling to support efficient, compliant, and scalable production. The Manufacturing Engineer partners closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive process capability, yields, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device environment.
Essential Functions:
Evaluate and optimize production equipment and manufacturing processes to support quality, capacity, cycle time, and cost objectives
Lead the acquisition, installation, and qualification of production equipment and tooling, including authorship and execution of IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation
Lead and support manufacturing process improvements to enhance manufacturability, quality, labor efficiency, and throughput
Apply structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, DMAIC)
Manage and maintain Manufacturing Procedures (MPs) through established change control and engineering change processes
Drive and participate in regular production meetings to monitor manufacturing performance metrics, including first‑pass yield, scrap rate, and nonconformance trends
Utilize statistical and quality tools such as Gage R&R, Cp/Cpk, and SPC to assess and improve process capability and reduce variation
Partner with Quality to investigate and resolve manufacturing nonconformances, deviations, and customer complaints
Support supplier interactions related to manufacturing readiness, component quality, and process capability
Support manufacturing transfers, scale‑up activities, and new product introductions
Ensure manufacturing activities comply with FDA regulations, ISO 13485 requirements, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) procedures
Adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and promote safe and environmentally responsible work practices
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the medical device industry, preferably supporting manufacturing and/or active implantable medical devices required
Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 and U.S. FDA Quality System Regulations required
Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects using structured project management approaches required
Experience managing and collaborating with component suppliers required
Prior experience supporting manufacturing transfers or production scale‑up activities required
Strong electro‑mechanical design, manufacturing, and analysis skills required
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities required
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment required
Master’s degree in engineering preferred
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools preferred
Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above) preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to use standard hand tools used in the assembly of medical devices.
Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
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
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 ab 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.