Engineer Sr I - Electrical Manufacturing

About the Position

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. We are actively searching for a Manufacturing Engineer Sr I for our Pendleton, SC manufacturing location. Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline with at least 5 years of post-education experience. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to identify issues and risks. During new product development, integrate with Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, and the Packaging/Production Department to ensure cost-effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing.
• Develop a continuous improvement culture, skills sets, and tools to enhance quality and operational excellence.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Introduce new equipment, products, and processes using industry-standard project management tools and techniques.
• Present process and equipment recommendations to the Leadership Team with regular and timely reviews that define team roles, responsibilities, and accountability to project plans for implementation.
• Initiate new projects and be the Project Leader for key improvement initiatives, identifying best practices.
• Develop an understanding of the current manufacturing processes and identify targets for improvement in transactional and operational efficiencies.
• Develop manufacturing Work Instructions.
• Provide process support on manufacturing technical issues.
• Develop action plans to achieve short and long-range efficiency goals, selection of new production methods, designs of production fixtures, and methods to monitor efficiencies.
• Lead and/or assist with implementation of packaging design/production specifications into manufacturing.
• Monitor timelines and project deliverables to ensure adherence with approved project plans for manufacturing process development.
• Develop protocols and coordinate validation of equipment and processes.
• Stay current with methods used in the medical device industry to advance technologies.
• Investigate and test in-time reliability and quality improvements.
• Drive automation to replace manual processes as much as possible.
• Ensure information and documentation are consistently accurate.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Provide process and equipment support.
• Identify issues and risks to ensure cost-effective new product development and introduction into manufacturing.
• May supervise other Engineering, Prototype, or Programming personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 5 years of manufacturing process improvement experience required.
• Experienced in leading process improvement projects.
• Medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in workflow optimization, work measurement, efficiencies.
• Recognized process improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.

Nice to Have

• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Experienced user of MS Office Suite and CAD.
• Experience with planning and conducting tests to validate equipment and processes.
• Experience in completing technical documentation for engineering and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with clean room practices preferred.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Solidworks experience preferred.
• C.A.M. experience preferred.

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 the 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 is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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 is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

About the Company

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. We are focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 66932
• Date: Oct 3, 2026
• Location: Pendleton, SC, US, 29670
• Nearest Major Market: Greenville
• Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
• Salary Range: Not specified

Categories: Medical Device, Medical Device Engineer, Package Design, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Development, Healthcare, Engineering, Manufacturing, Research