• SUMMARY:

Responsible for the development of manufacturing methods to produce advanced technology products.  Works under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the development of new processes, introduction of new products, cost reduction projects and capital justifications.

U.S. Sponsorship or H1B transfer is not available for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily production floor support for Area of responsibility.
• Develop proposed JHA's for assigned projects under general supervision.  Comply with all HSE training requirements and procedures.  Identify and lead actions for HSE improvements with guidance from leaders as needed.
• Develop and maintain all manufacturing documentation per compliance in assigned areas under general supervision. 
• Conduct investigations, identify and implement corrective and preventative actions, support the appropriate disposition of material by providing engineering inputs under general supervision in conjunction with the Quality group.
• Support engineering studies and process validation efforts under general supervision.  Write protocols with guidance as needed from area/functional leadership.
• Develop methods for manufacturing components and assemblies of moderate complexity under general supervision.  Create work instructions and routers. Design, develop, construct and implement simple tools, fixtures (includes test fixtures, as req'd.) and gages.  Program machines as appropriate for site.  Release work instructions, drawings, PM and calibration requirements and spare parts list.  Support a number of process validation efforts.  Works with project teams on project implementation and manages small scope projects or portions of a larger project.
• Participate in task based execution with moderate guidance on larger impact Productivity projects, or lead smaller impact, less complex projects / Identify new productivity improvement projects and their value.
• Assist NPD lead engineer in design transfer deliverables under general supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of moderately complex GD&T including datum selection, dimensioning and tolerancing, maximum material condition, minimum material condition, geometric characteristic symbols, producibility and measurement considerations.  Able to read, interpret and update drawings (details and assemblies) of moderate complexity.  Basic understanding of measurement systems analysis.

BEHAVIORS

• Makes credible decisions based on facts, appropriate risk analysis and sound judgment.  Is prudent with company resources.
• Makes decisions that take customer interests into account.  Strives to find mutual solutions.
• Demonstrates courage in bringing forward new ideas and seeing them through to completion.
• Has a strong Drive for Results and acts with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Respects and values differences; takes advantage of differences to optimize results.  Demonstrates empathy and respect.
• Communicates effectively, respectively and honestly.  Engages in the performance management process.
• Thinking critically to penetrate complex problems and expanding possibilities by making fresh connections.  Enjoying experimentation, being curious and effectively dealing with the discomfort of change.
• Ability to engage and be present.  Empathetic listener.
• Self awareness - the ability to know one's own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, drives, values and goals and recognize their impact on others.  Self regulation - controlling or redirecting one's disruptive emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Ability to make impactful Power Point presentations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

BS in Engineering, Science, or related field and 0-1 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requires standing/walking 1/3-2/3 of the time, sitting 1/3-2/3 of the time, talking or hearing 2/3 or more of the time.

Requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel 2/3 or more of the time.

Requires reaching with hands and arms 2/3 or more of the time.

Requires lifting up to 25 pounds up to 1/3 of the time.

Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.