Engineer II - Sterilization (Finance)

Requisition ID: 62916 Title: Engineer II - Sterilization Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Sterilization Engineer II. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on a growing organization. Successful candidates will possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree and must maintain Arthrex Manufacturing sterilization process in accordance with Quality Systems Requirements. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become proficient in the use and diagnostics of Arthrex's ethylene oxide sterilization equipment
• Manage and maintain Arthrex Manufacturing ethylene oxide sterilization cycles
• Manage and maintain Arthrex sterilization compliance with appropriate regulatory standards
• Perform sterilization cycle evaluations and validations in conjunction with the Sterilization Science and Biological Safety Team
• Perform audits of Arthrex Manufacturing suppliers, contract laboratories, and critical process suppliers when necessary.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Arthrex Manufacturing files demonstrating vendor compliance and performance including authoring and/or reviewing sterilization validations and product adoptions into existing cycles in conjunction with the SSBS Team.
• Recognize and address sterilization processing issues
• Evaluate and optimize sterilization procedures including employee training
• Implement and manage the "certified operator" training program.
• Provide EH&S with timely communication on safety training and environmental compliance.
• Track and trend sterilization non-conformances and processing metrics
• Facilitate resolution of sterilization related MRB's, non-conformances, and audit findings.
• Provide assistance in assessing device design for ethylene oxide sterilization method when necessary.
• Encourage a continuous process improvements environment
• Support Arthrex business and expansion goals

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial science, engineering, or related science field required
• 2 years' experience in sterilization, validation, medical device quality assurance, or related field required

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Specialized training manufacturing operations, system design and development, industrial statistics, and technical writing preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Arthrex Benefits

• 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.