Manufacturing Assembler for Medical Devices

Description

Velentium, a Houston-based professional engineering firm, specializes in the end-to-end design, development, manufacturing and post-market support of therapeutic and diagnostic active medical devices. We design and integrate technology for a large variety of medical devices that enhance human performance in the face of life-limiting conditions. These devices address many different therapies, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, pain management, memory loss and many more.

Our mission is to change lives for a better world, and by working in the medical device industry we get to do this every day.

As a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) the variety of work at Velentium and the nature of our consulting means we provide unlimited challenge, a chance to be a part of a stellar team of top performers, and intense variety that grants you a path to continuous learning.

Our Manufacturing Assembler for Medical Devices is responsible for receiving, inspecting, tracking, and storing medical supplies and equipment while ensuring compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols; as well as performing duties related to the preparation and manufacture of medical devices. 

These responsibilities include using equipment for the assembly and processing tasks to produce finished products according to the established specifications and in accordance with standard operating procedures, as regulated by quality, environmental, and safety agencies (FDA, OSHA).

The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and be able to work independently and as part of a team. 

What You WilI Do:

As a Manufacturing Assembler for Medical Devices, you will be responsible for the following:

• Follow manufacturing procedures including documentation of product traceability
• Assemble medical devices into a control environment (clean room) that requires using special gowning and white room (warehouse environment) with no requirement of gowning 
• Meet established production standards
• Sets up, operates and cleans production equipment and surface used to produce intermediate or finished products for medical device, handle raw material components, or other products as directed
• Follow and accurately completes batch records/logs transactions on paper or in NetSuite (ERP system) and other documentation associated with all production processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI).
• Transport materials of varying weight in accordance with established safety guidelines using material handling equipment and additional assistance as required. 
• Performs area safety inspections to identify safety hazards and report findings in accordance with company protocols.
• Perform all duties with attention to quality, safety and environmental matters including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), recognizing, reporting, and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area (spills/accidents/near misses), always maintaining proper housekeeping, and properly labeling or identifying material (Raw, Work in process or finished goods)
• Demonstrate adherence to safety procedures by monitoring personal and peer behaviors, work environment and housekeeping
• Assist in compiling records and reports on quality inspection
• Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment and failure issues and recognizes abnormal operation of equipment
• Connect inclusively within the department, with other departments, and within the company to address customer needs
• Grow by developing self and others to reach goals by engaging in open and honest conversations, managing energy, and taking ownership for outcomes
• Support in scrap reduction with ideas and reporting abnormal conditions

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) or more years of relevant  work experience
• Must be able to read, write, and understand basic English and read and interpret documents such as training, safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, regulations and procedure
• Basic math skills 

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic PC navigation such as the ability to enter data into programs/software applications as instructed and use software applications for mail, word processing, spreadsheets and other job specific needs 
• Ability to communicate and effectively work as part of a team
• Operating skills of manufacturing equipment, tools preferred

For qualified candidates, Velentium offers opportunities for project leadership, and a chance to immediately contribute.

Velentium offers company paid Vision/Dental, discounted Medical, and 401K match

Velentium is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.