Summary

The Process Development Engineer will focus on optimizing distribution center operations through labor standard improvements, workflow and layout design, time studies, ergonomic assessments, and productivity analysis. The position supports cost-reduction initiatives, quality improvements, and root-cause analysis while maintaining accurate BOMs, routings, capacity models, and manpower planning. It requires strong cross-functional collaboration to design flexible manufacturing cells, develop data-driven solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Job description

Position Summary

The Process Development Engineer will focus on optimizing distribution center operations through labor standard improvements, workflow and layout design, time studies, ergonomic assessments, and productivity analysis. The position supports cost-reduction initiatives, quality improvements, and root-cause analysis while maintaining accurate BOMs, routings, capacity models, and manpower planning. It requires strong cross-functional collaboration to design flexible manufacturing cells, develop data-driven solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Essential Functions

Maintains and improves labor standards, floor & workflow layouts, bill of materials (BOM), and routings for all products
Performs time studies, ergonomic/safety assessments, process flow analysis, line balancing, and productivity evaluations for all distribution areas and implement identified improvements
Performs financial analysis for product cost reduction projects, and quality initiatives, and provide recommendations
Formulates and optimizes distribution center layout for optimal workflow
Maintains capacity and manpower models and initiates corrective actions and/or improvements as required
Coordinates with process owners, shop floor shareowners and engineers to develop flexible manufacturing cell designs
Develops solutions to a variety of routine problems using computer and logic-based methods
Supports root cause analysis activities
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience; engineering major preferred
Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Validation, PFMEA
Frequent (verbal and written) communications; able to present to peers and management on deliverables status
Must be versed in capacity modeling, time-studies, balance tables, and flexible work-cell development
Must be skilled in Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, and ERP Systems
Utilization of Six Sigma tools and understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience; engineering major preferred
Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Validation, PFMEA
Frequent (verbal and written) communications; able to present to peers and management on deliverables status
Must be versed in capacity modeling, time-studies, balance tables, and flexible work-cell development
Must be skilled in Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, and ERP Systems
Utilization of Six Sigma tools and understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred

Company overview

Globus Medical, Inc. is a leading publicly traded orthopedic medical device company headquartered in Audubon, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of innovative musculoskeletal solutions that enable surgeons to promote healing in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Globus Medical has established itself as the fastest growing company in the history of orthopedics through its single-minded focus on advancing surgical technologies. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes spinal implants, trauma solutions, artificial joints, and the revolutionary ExcelsiusGPS surgical robotic system for spine surgery. Their robotic navigation technology provides sub-millimeter accuracy for transpedicular drilling and screw placement procedures. Globus Medical also offers advanced surgical planning software and registry solutions like SpineTRACK and OrthoTRACK for comprehensive treatment outcomes data collection. The company's mission is to utilize superior engineering and technology to achieve pain-free, active lives for all patients, driving significant technological advancements across a complete suite of orthopedic products.