Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, pr…
Skills: Production planning, Inventory control, Team leadership, Continuous improvement, Quality inspection
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
1. Propósito de la posición Garantizar la operatividad de las farmacias desde el ámbito técnico, en cumplimiento de las normas de habilitación de farmacias dictadas por las instituciones gubernamentales de control, así …
Skills: Pharmaceutical Care, Medication Dispensing, Patient Counseling, Inventory Management, Cold Chain Management
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
What Supplier Quality contributes to Cardinal Health Supplier Quality is responsible for managing external suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including evaluating and qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier pe…
Skills: Supplier Quality, Quality Management Systems, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU-MDR
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to p…
Skills: Inventory management, Purchase order creation, Excel, SAP, Data compilation
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to p…
Skills: Customer Service, Vendor Management, English Proficiency, Microsoft Office 365, Inventory Control
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: Confluent Medical Technologies es una empresa de dispositivos médicos financieramente sólida y en rápido crecimiento, dedicada a trabajar en colaboración con nuestros clientes, llevando sus proyectos des…
Skills: Manufacturing management, Team leadership, Quality control, Regulatory compliance, Medical device manufacturing
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · Hybrid
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to p…
Skills: Data management, Business intelligence, Strategic sourcing, Data architecture, Data analytics
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, pr…
Skills: Equipment maintenance, Calibration, Technical documentation, Troubleshooting, Mechanical systems
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: At Confluent, we are committed to our values of teamwork, innovation, accountability, integrity, leadership, and customer focus, and we invest in a team who represents these values. Every member of our t…
Skills: Equipment maintenance, Calibration, Mechanical troubleshooting, Electrical troubleshooting, Technical documentation
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to p…
Skills: Electromedicine, Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, Biomedical engineering, CNC machining
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Resumen La responsabilidad principal de este individuo será procesar componentes mediante instrucciones que pueden ser en forma de dibujos e instrucciones escritas o verbales. Los empleados deberán familiarizarse con los…
Skills: Manufacturing, Inspection, Optical inspection, Microscope usage, Data entry
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · Hybrid
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready for a new challenge? The Global New Product Development PMO is looking for a Sr PMO Analyst to help str…
Skills: Project management, Portfolio management, Data analysis, Process improvement, AI capabilities
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
LIfe Unlimited. En Smith+Nephew diseñamos y manufacturamos tecnología que elimina los límites de la vida. Horario: lunes a viernes de 6 am a 2 pm y sábados de 6 am a 12 md El técnico de proceso de CNC tendrá como función…
Skills: CNC Machining, Lathe Operation, Process Adjustment, Quality Control, Mechanical Measurement
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, pr…
Skills: Production Planning, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: Confluent Medical Technologies is a financially healthy and rapidly growing medical device company dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into…
Skills: Quality Control, Team Leadership, ISO 13485, Inspection Methods, Non-Conformance Reporting
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · Hybrid
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can develop yourself? The Sr Program Manager role is responsible for …
Skills: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Workshop Facilitation
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
1. Propósito de la posición Garantizar la operatividad de las farmacias desde el ámbito técnico, en cumplimiento de las normas de habilitación de farmacias dictadas por las instituciones gubernamentales de control, así …
Skills: Pharmaceutical Care, Medication Dispensing, Patient Counseling, Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
$98k–$153k/yr
We are looking for a seasoned, experienced professional who works on problems of diverse scope, evaluates data and identifiable factors, applies judgment in selecting methods and techniques, and resolves a wide range of …
Skills: Design Controls, Risk Management, Quality Systems, Regulatory Standards, Verification and Validation
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Job Description: Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, pr…
Skills: Production Planning, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation
Synergy Health AST SrlAlajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Position Summary The Quality Analyst in the Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) Costa Rica location is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the site to ensure com…
Skills: Quality Management System, CAPA Investigations, Statistical Analysis, Internal Auditing, Regulatory Compliance
Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica • On-site
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The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for production planning, inventory control, and managing a team of operators to meet productivity and quality goals. They will also lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Candidates must have a high school degree and 2-3 years of related manufacturing experience. Proficiency in basic computer skills and the ability to interpret complex technical documentation are required.
Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Lead (Diurno 4 x 3 Miercoles a Sábado 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. to join our team. As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will be responsible for production planning and inventory control for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. This individual will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing while service level targets.
SUMMARY: Working under little to no supervision and following detailed verbal, written, and hands-on instructions. Manage a team of operators to meet productivity and quality goals by performing the following duties.
Perform complex tasks in the Costa Rica manufacturing area. Certified on critical process steps such as Af Go/No Go testing, Diameter Measurement using Laser Micrometer, Visual Inspection, SmartScope, Af Testing, and Lot Closure but not limited to just these steps.
Coordinate, support and follow production activities, both hands-on and technically, in manufacturing medical devices per written documentation and approved operating procedures (WIs, OPs, EOPs).
Be able to manage a team of operators by generating daily job assignment schedules, overseeing the execution of their job responsibilities, resolving minor team conflicts, and training/coaching less experienced operators in their quest to gain more processing certifications.
Effectively re-assign associates to appropriate workstations to keep the line balanced while meeting productivity and quality goals.
Be able to assist less experienced associates with Bump-n-Slide procedures. Manage training needs to maintain a pool of certified operators so there is a minimum of a primary and back-up coverage for every process step in the line.
Effectively communicate with teammates, Leads, Supervisor or maintenance in resolving process or basic tool issues.
Examples include: finding multiple quantities of the same defect, equipment not functioning as normally expected, or re-booting a computer.
Accurately record and complete manufacturing documentation, i.e., logbooks, travelers, log sheets, production records with minimal supervision.
Be able to mentor less experienced personnel on these procedures.
Read and follow Work Instructions, EOPs or necessary documents for process information such as tool size and/or process equipment settings.
Be able to mentor less experienced operators on these same documents.
Perform data collection using hand or equipment measuring devices and transfer data into a computer database.
Able to conduct basic to complex quality visual inspection of parts in accordance with process or other control procedures such as Work Standards.
Maintain clean and orderly workstation, supply racks, and parts storage bins.
Able to obtain supplies from the warehouse.
Communicate and report Servoy, IT, and Epicor issues to supervisor and appropriate support group.
Knowledge of C-Pro software module to check and print training certification status of your own and that of others.
Participate in improvement activities related to process or safety.
Have in-depth knowledge of Servoy and be able to resolve basic issues encountered.
Write email system to keep supervision, Leads, and engineering informed of issues or updates.
Completed basic production, health, safety, and environmental hazard communication training.
Follow all corporate, safety and production standard operating procedures.
Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
Other duties may be assigned.
High school degree, and 2-3 years of related experience (Required).
Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet and graphics (Required).
Experience with Epicor ERP and PSD (Preferred).
Intermediate Excel knowledge (Preferred).
Leading experience or experience performing leader tasks (Preferred).
Ability to work varying shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to read, write and understand English.
Ability to complete company/department required training courses.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to read/interpret complex engineering drawings and other technical documentation associated with production.
Ability to read and interpret machine performance test results.
Ability to interpret MSDS. Ability to use optical comparator, video systems, and other magnification systems to perform assembly and/or inspection processes.
Ability to use and read measuring devices, i.e., rulers, calipers, micrometers, reticules, pull-testers, thermometers, gauges, etc.
Ability to distribute work and effectively convey instructions to others. Has ability to follow complex verbal instructions.
Understands and is able to apply regulatory (QSR, ISO) requirements in everyday activities.
Ability to use PC’s and associated software.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and UV light sources. Employee required to wear special garments while working in a clean room environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must meet the visual work standards and be tested annually.
COMMENTS: This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all‑inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments, and less significant responsibilities will typically be performed by the incumbent(s).
Let our material science technologies and high-performance manufacturing help bring your medical device designs to life.
Confluent Medical Technologies applies materials science to MedTech innovation. Confluent specializes in expert design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of interventional catheter-based devices and implants. Our key capabilities include Nitinol components and tubing, balloon and complex catheters, high-precision polymer tubing, and implantable textiles. We operate in 8 state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and Costa Rica and currently employ over 2,000 employees. Confluent has earned the confidence of leaders in the medical device community through a proven track record of innovation, engineering, and manufacturing.
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