Overview

CORTLAND - Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad Cortland Biomedical custom builds high-performance biomedical textile structures. The company applies over 40 years of experience in textile engineering and advanced fabric design methods to braid, knit and woven products that meet the demands of a diverse set of customers in the biomedical product space. The company also offers a full range of design, development and manufacturing services as well as a wide variety of biomedical materials. Never comfortable with the status quo, complex biomedical textile challenges are tackled with agility, credibility and curiosity.

Cortland Biomedical is wholly owned by Enerpac Tool Group. Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC.

For further information on Cortland Biomedical, visit the Company's website at https: //www.cortlandbiomedical.com

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https: //www.enerpactoolgroup.com

Summary - basic function of the role

As a recognized professional master in textiles, manage design and development and implementation of biomedical textile products and processes, manufacturing methods, techniques, practices, and procedures with a focus on flat fabric processing to ensure the manufacture of products which meet and exceed customer expectations.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 - 4: 30 pm or 8: 30 - 5: 00 pm; flexible

Location: In-office Monday - Thursday, Friday optional work-from-home

850 Lime Hollow Rd.

Cortland, NY13045

Salary Range: $134, 740 - $202, 110

This job is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Function as the Cortland Biomedical professional master on knitting and weaving machines and processes.
• Manage the development and implementation of textile forming and finishing processes to support new product development in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards and customers' requirements.
• Manage the implementation and optimization of processes for manufacturing in a clean room environment.
• Create PFMEAs, EIOQs, Procedures, Work Instructions, Process Flows, Routers, and other QMS documentation in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards.
• Manage the development of new technological solutions to manufacturing challenges including the use of digital tools for product documentation and traceability.
• Write and execute engineering and validation protocols, to support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and the creation of statistically derived product specifications. Oversee and lead multiple testing efforts of products, processes and/or systems.
• Manage the transfer of new product development processes to commercial production, including scaleup for capacity volume.
• Manage the creation, audit and review of test standards and methods for the analysis of design concepts and component assemblies.
• Make and evaluate proposals for identification, tracking, logistics and installation of capital equipment including potential travel for site acceptance testing.
• Own the creation of business case for volume expansion.
• Manage the design and manufacture of clean room compatible fixtures and tooling intended to aid manufacturing processes and interface with existing equipment.
• Expand Cortland Biomedical's expertise in state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing methods and materials utilization through research and analysis of technical trends through such means as technical journals, seminars, advance degree programs, etc.
• Lead problem solving, CAPA, and continuous improvement activities, and lead decision-making process.
• Present ideas and proposals to company Leadership.
• Coach, review, and delegate work of/to lower-level engineers.
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Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in knitting and weaving processes and experience with warping machines, shuttle looms, rapier looms, and warp knitting machines.
• Expertise in the physical and mechanical characteristics of fabrics, fibers, yarns, and polymers.
• Superb verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with team members and customers at all levels
• Effective technical writing skills consistent with writing engineering reports and quality management system documentation.
• Strong track record of root cause analysis, creative problem solving, and effective engineering decision making.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team leader
• Self-starter able to work without supervision
• Capable of generating and delivering presentations to management, peers and labor force
• Demonstrated proficiency of design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively, develop relationships, adapt, be customer focused, and innovate.

Education and Experience

• BS Degree in Textile or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 12+ years of experience in a textile engineering function within a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee may have to lift tools up to 50 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. This can include occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. Employee may move themselves in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Employee will need to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another. Employee will need to operate machinery and/or power tools, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee will need to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Employee can work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time. Will have repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature-controlled office setting or a controlled manufacturing space but may also be visiting different customers. Specific gowning and PPE requirements will be required when working in different areas. While in the manufacturing space or visiting customers, employee may be exposed to high/low temperatures, outdoor elements (such as precipitation and wind), high levels of noise, hazardous conditions, poor ventilation, small and/or enclosed spaces, or adverse environmental conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

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Key External Contacts/Clients

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EEO Statement

Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: recruiter@enerpac.com

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