Wellspect Healthcare is a leading global provider of innovative medical devices that help people suffering from urinary retention or chronic constipation. More than 1 000 employees around the world are dedicated to making a difference to people who need our products and services. Wellspect is one of the worlds’ leading manufacturers of intermittent urinary catheters, with LoFric® as the most known brand. As a help to those with chronic or severe constipation Wellspect has developed what likely is the world’s most advanced irrigation system, Navina™, combining a high degree of user convenience, clinical effectiveness, and connectivity into one smart system. Wellspect strives to become climate neutral and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. The company, with headquarters in Mölndal, Sweden, is present in more than 30 countries, and part of Dentsply Sirona, the worlds´ largest manufacturer of professional dental technologies. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
About the job
As a Production Development Engineer, you will be ensuring optimal efficiency in production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components under the guidance of Wellspect manufacturing standards and operating policies. You will be directly reporting to Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities:
· Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
· Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
· Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods.
· Work closely with R&D team to enable test solutions from lab to production through to obsolescence.
· Identify and implement improvements to the manufacturing process in line with cost, safety, and timing requirements.
· Investigate the development of new methods, technologies, and changes in equipment and process design to meet specifications, e.g., improved productivity, capacity, throughput, safety, ergonomics, and quality.
· Define action plans and train relevant maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.
· Consult and collaborate with production operators and supervisors to implement changes on the production line.
Qualification / Background:
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronic, electric-electronic or automation departments from reputable universities
· Minimum 5 years relevant work experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment, experienced in medical device or pharmaceutical sector is preferable.
· Excellent command of written & spoken English
· Good command of MS Office programs
· Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and production simulation tools.
· ERP knowledge is a significant plus.
· Solid project management skills, with the ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
· Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, research, and analytical skills
· Good problem solving, planning and follow up abilities.
· Be innovative with the ability to work with cross-functional groups to implement improvements.
· Teamwork oriented with multiple stakeholders.
· No military obligation for male candidates
