Project Manager - Engineering - ACT
Arthrex
Summary
Arthrex, a global leader in orthopedic medical devices and medical education, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager within the Global Service and Repair Organization to support cross-functional new product development programs from concept through commercialization.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages subsidiary-based and global projects/programs within the scope of the new product development
- Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and business plans, conferring with senior management and key stakeholders
- Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculates time requirements, identifying and sequencing project elements and discreet tasks
- Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving risks or obstacles
- Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, requesting and allocating resources as necessary
- Ensure design history file facilitation for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures
- Ensure project progresses within the boundaries of the approved scope
- Manage the scope of the project and guarantee scope changes are properly documented and implemented
- Identify opportunities for improvement within the Project Management Governance and Design Control Process to improve speed to market
- Monitor resource capacity within the New Product Development groups and cross-functional resources and communicate constraints or needs to senior management
- Help facilitate, with interdepartmental managers, the availability, assignment, and accountability of downstream resources and technology
- Help facilitate project, program and portfolio status to management and key stakeholders with applicable metrics and project constraints
Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate project planning requirements, including task elucidation, duration, and resource requirements
- Strong strategic thinker, excellent collaboration and communication skills, careful attention to detail
- Ability to balance business and technical risks while remaining compliant with internal systems
- Awareness of full life cycle development of medical devices, which includes initiation, design, development, execution, and sustaining
- Working knowledge of medical device regulations and associated quality systems, particularly design controls and risk management
- Strong communication skills and accountability to project deliverable timing and budgets required
- Ability to confidently lead complex, cross functional teams independently
- Demonstrable bias for action
- Strong desire and proven ability to learn quickly
- Continuously seeking ways to improve complex systems of people and processes, while eliminating waste
Education/Experience
- BS Engineering required. Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred
- 2 Years of Relevant Experience
Requirements
- BS Engineering required
- Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering preferred
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of medical device regulations and associated quality systems, particularly design controls and risk management
- Strong communication skills and accountability to project deliverable timing and budgets
- Ability to confidently lead complex, cross functional teams independently
- Manufacturing process knowledge preferred
- Awareness of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred
- Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Gym Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider
Company overview
Arthrex is a global leader in orthopedic medical device innovation and minimally invasive surgical technology. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Naples, Florida, the company has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and maintains a strong focus on advancing orthopedic surgical procedures worldwide. With the corporate mission of "Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better," Arthrex develops over 1,000 innovative products and surgical procedures annually, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, total joint arthroplasty, and orthobiologics. As a privately held company with a family business culture, Arthrex operates globally with regional offices in Munich, Mexico City, and Singapore, serving healthcare professionals across more than 31 locations. The company is renowned for its comprehensive medical education programs, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and commitment to delivering uncompromising quality in orthopedic care. Arthrex continues to experience significant growth while maintaining its dedication to scientific research, product development, and supporting surgeons in improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive techniques.