Manufacturing Trainer

Intuitive•Peachtree Corners, GA

About The Position

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive . As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position: The primary role for this position is to partner with Manufacturing to develop and sustain a well-trained and flexible workforce through hands-on training, mentoring, and formal certification. Work closely with Production and Training Supervisor to identify and prioritize quarterly training goals based on production needs and training scorecard. Routinely meet with Production and Training Supervisors to review training plan to achieve quarterly goals. Assist in maintaining the accuracy of manufacturing and training documentations to ensure the effectiveness of the training program.

Requirements

Education and/or experience: High School Diploma or equivelant
Experience with relevant manufacturing related software such as Agile, SAP, and ISU
Perform at a high level with consistency and be in good standing, (e.g. QPN quality issues and Attendance). In addition you must demonstrate leadership, independence, and meet CCEE standards.
Basic level of competency with MS Word, Excel and preferrably PowerPoint
Ability to present training course material to individuals and groups and to effectively facilitate their learning process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
A firm understanding of Demand Flow Technology/Lean Manufacturing concepts and disciplines.
A firm understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Intuitive Surgical quality system requirements.
Solid understanding of all manufacturing guidelines, policies, procedures, DOPs, etc.
Has an understanding of MPI/WI templates, Design Controls, Change Controls, Product and Engineering Processes

Nice To Haves

Preferred twelve (12) months of experience in ISI product manufacturing.
Excellent technical assembly capabilities and exceptional track record in production.
Provide both support in the training department and with manufacturing production
Leading by example and be a strong team player
Adhere to site Manufacturing rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Deliver OJT training courses in the areas of manufacturing skills and processes, quality system/GMP practices and requirements, information technology tools, and other subjects as required.
Assess employee skills and provide feedback to management
Track and maintain training data for accuracy
Provide technical support to Manufacturing personnel and the production line as needed.
Conduct training of Manufacturing personnel and perform certifications per certification criteria and requirements.
Perform weekly and monthly audits of manufacturing area based on Manufacturing Standards and Guidelines.
Solicit Training Evaluation from Manufacturing personnel to identify areas for improvement in training process.
Properly complete manufacturing documentation, initiate reports, escalate quality issues, report efficiency, and record measurements as needed.
Maintain excellent attendance record
Identify and prevent gaps in training and production coverage
Update/ red-line MPIs using PowerPoint/Excel/Word as required.
Present NHO slides
Facilitate HOT training
Understands output from tools, Utilizes tools on an individual basis as needed for projects.
Maintains or updates systems.
Makes changes or on small, local level
Makes moderate training recommendations on a cell/line level.
Mentor Technician
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned (for example, job fairs, candidate screening, and onboarding, working as capacity on the manufacturing line, tours, Dexerity)