Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

At Ortho Development, we help people do what they love by restoring mobility through innovative orthopedic hip and knee solutions. From our headquarters in Draper, Utah, we’re proud to provide meaningful work with a strong, collaborative culture where every team member can make a difference. Here, you’ll find teammates who care, leadership that listens, and opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.

We offer competitive benefits, a workplace environment designed to help you thrive, and promote work‑life balance.

Location: Onsite – Draper, UT

Schedule: Monday – Friday

• Follow documented procedures, work instructions, and cleanroom protocols to manufacture high‑quality medical device components.
• Perform first‑part inspections and prove‑outs on CNC machines, including setup and changeovers.
• Produce prototypes and support pilot builds for new product development.
• Act as the first responder to equipment malfunctions or quality issues; perform initial troubleshooting and escalate to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Adhere to all quality requirements as defined by the Quality Management System (QMS), including FDA and ISO 13485 standards.
• Support documentation and traceability for Device History Records (DHRs) and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Assist in the setup, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Monitor production lines for process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance throughput and reduce waste.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and tooling to ensure consistent and reliable performance.
• Collaborate in the design, testing, and implementation of jigs, fixtures, and automation solutions to improve process capability.
• Create, revise, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation.
• Accurately record test results, equipment performance data, and process changes to support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain documentation related to quality improvements and engineering change orders.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers, R&D, quality assurance, and production teams to support daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and design transfer activities from development to production.
• Train operators and technicians on new equipment, processes, and quality standards.
• Follow all safety protocols and environmental regulations, including cleanroom and contamination control procedures.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Specific training courses in this field:

• Machining certificate or trade school (Preferred)
• Experience programming CNC equipment (Preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems (Preferred)

Experience specific to this position:

• 5+ years experience
• Use of inspection equipment, e.g. calipers, microscope, optical measurement
• Operation of manual and coordinate measuring machines
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues
• Set up and operation of 5‑axis CNC equipment
• Experience with manual mill and lathe

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness incentives
• UTA Transit Pass