Operations | Manufacturing Team Member

Operations             ·       Houston, Texas       ·       Full time

Join us today and make a difference in people’s lives!

LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.  The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “ LIVN .”  LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

LivaNova Neuromodulation:

As pioneers of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy® system, LivaNova continues to advance medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD).  There are 3 million people in the U.S. alone and one on three people with epilepsy are drug resistant.  People with severe seizures have, on average, a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of cognitive impairment particularly if the seizures developed in early childhood.  VNS Therapy for DRE is delivered through a device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to prevent seizures.

We are hiring an Operations | Manufacturing Team Member to join our operations team at our Houston site. In this role you’ll be responsible for assembling and inspecting medical devices and related assemblies in compliance with company procedures and ensuring that production schedules and quality criteria are met. This position offers future opportunities for growth within the team and the company. If you are looking for a career, not just a job, we want to talk to you!

What’s in it for you?

• Great company culture: Employee Recognition Program, Service Awards, Bonus Referral Program
• Work/life balance: Personal and Vacation Time (Up to 4 weeks total your 1st year), Flexible Work Schedules
• Health benefits: Medical with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life, On-site gym for employees
• Prepare for the future: 401K Plan with company matched contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Training & Education Assistance

Primary Activities

• Assemble, test and/or inspect medical devices in compliance with company procedures.
• Works within one of the following specialty areas: SMT, Test and Screen, BBFT, Seam Welding, Header Attach, Helicals Welding, Helical Completions, Lead Finals, Wands, Tablets, Packaging, Labeling, Ancillaries, Repro.
• Ensure that work orders are completed on a timely basis.
• Ensure traceability compliance by maintaining accurate production documentation.
• Maintain accurate material inventory. 
• Identify possible process or product improvements.
• Ensure all production activities are in full compliance with all regulatory, Quality System and GMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as may be required by management.

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow general work procedures.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexible working schedule.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device.
• Good initiative, self-reliance and professionalism a plus.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or GMP manufacturing environment.
• Clean room environment or soldering experience.
• Ability to visually inspect or test components, assemblies or devices in accordance with written procedures and identify defects.
• Familiar with basic measuring equipment, and a variety of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.

Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Background Checks at LivaNova:

Upon successful completion of the hiring process an offer may be extended. Please note, LivaNova reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all its potential employees, where permitted by local legislation. This offer therefore, is contingent upon a clearance of such a background investigation and/or reference check, and can be rescinded, where permitted by local legislation, based upon data received in the background check and/or refusal to cooperate with or any attempt to affect the results of this check.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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