Do you want to work for a company that reflects an extraordinarily high level of quality, competitively priced products and a dynamic & supportive management team?

Do you want to be a part of a company that is dedicated to the success of its sales team? Do you wish to earn an income that rewards your hard work and offers a successful career?

Bledsoe Brace Systems is a world leader in the highest quality orthopedic device manufacturing and is known in the industry for its successful design, manufacture and quality orthopedic products.

We have openings for the position of Principal Sales Distributor for the upper Mid-West, Southeast and Southwest territiories.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, (in Sales/Marketing/Management) and/or related education/training in the medical field (e.g., Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapy, Registered Nurse, Certified Orthotist).
• Orthopedic industry knowledge a must. Sports Medicine a plus.
• Ability to build and lead a sales team.
• Ability to effectively run an independent distribution organization.
• 5–10 years experience in sales/sales management with medical products/devices, preferably orthopedic products.
• Proficient with computer (Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Ability to motivate and effectively coach others.
• Excellent group presentation skills.
• Leadership skills.

We strongly prefer candidates with knowledge and experience with orthopedic products (specifically orthopedic bracing) and verifiable examples of their effectiveness at a previous employer in a sales/sales management capacity.

Essential Functions
The Principal Sales Distributor will be required to: establish a field office; build a team of sales representatives, work with field sales representatives to attain company sales goals; identify new markets; seek out and establish new accounts; develop sales forecasts; assist in writing persuasive proposals; work with sales representatives contacting and selling to new and existing customers; target accounts; coach and motivate sales representatives effectively; conduct customer product training; customer, and competitive information. Our expectations are that the Principal Sales Distributor's efforts result in increased sales for the Company and achievement of quarterly and annual sales objectives.

The Principal Sales Distributor must be able to motivate, supervise, work effectively with and get along well with others; and creatively and effectively communicate to express him/herself. This position requires exclusive distribution of the Bledsoe Brace line without competing lines being represented. Any complimentary lines are welcome.

(Please note, this does not purport to be an exhaustive representation of the job's essential functions.)

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE DIVERSE CANDIDATES. LOCAL CANDIDATES DESIRED.

The Principal Sales Distributor will receive a commission that is competitive to industry standards.

Please e-mail resume with salary history and requirements to hr@bledsoebrace.com or fax to (972) 660-8438. (When e-mailing, please send in Word format). An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position Type: Independent Contractor

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Bledsoe Brace Systems, a world leader in orthopedic devices manufacturing, has openings for the position of Sales Representative for the Massachusetts, upper Mid-West, Southeast and Southern California territories.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, (in Sales/Marketing/Management) and/or related education/training in the medical field (e.g., Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapy, Registered Nurse, Certified Orthotist).
• Orthopedic industry knowledge a must. Sports Medicine a plus.
• 2 plus years sales experience with medical products/devices, preferably orthopedic products.
• Proficient with computer (Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computer (Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Excellent group presentation skills.
• Leadership skills.

We strongly prefer candidates with knowledge and experience with orthopedic products (specifically orthopedic bracing) and verifiable examples of their effectiveness at a previous employer in a sales/sales management capacity.

Essential Functions
The Sales Representative will be required to: call on orthopedic offices and other related call points; seek out and establish new accounts; contact and sell to new and existing customers; target accounts; conduct customer product training; be a direct manufacturer's representative.

The Sales Representative must be able to work effectively with and get along well with others; and creatively and effectively communicate to express him/herself. This position requires exclusive distribution of the Bledsoe Brace line without competing lines being represented. Any complementary lines are welcome.

(Please note, this does not purport to be an exhaustive representation of the job's essential functions.)

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE DIVERSE CANDIDATES. LOCAL CANDIDATES DESIRED.

The Sales Representative will receive a commission that is competitive to industry standards. We will also offer a guarantee against future commission (for a temporary period of time that will be outlined in the offer letter to allow the territory to generate enough income). Please e-mail resume with salary history and requirements to Wendy Schulz at hr@bledsoebrace.com or fax to (972) 660-8438. (When e-mailing, please send in Word format). An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position Type: Full Time

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Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study required with emphasis on product design for manufacturing.
• 5 – 10 years “hands on” experience in AutoCAD, and/or Solidworks or Pro-E, regulatory affairs, engineering/design controls, and extensive project management (preference given to some medical/orthopedic product design experience).
• Experience preferred in designing products and parts for metal stamping, complex bending & forming, machining (laser cutting, automatic screw machine, plastics injection molding, foam manufacturing processes).
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience in engineering capacity.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to interact professionally and effectively with production personnel, engineering team members and management team.
• Computer skills (required in AutoCAD or Solidworks preferred in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project).

We prefer candidates with knowledge and experience in Medical products.

Essential Functions

The Manager of Engineering is a working manager position and will be responsible for the design of new orthopedic devices and/or the redesign of existing components to improve quality, appearance, function, performance, and reliability while maintaining cost objectives; will work “hands on” with manufacturing personnel, in analyzing the working functions of our Company products. Responsible for planning, control, and supervision of engineering projects from inception to release. Determine feasibility of projects, manage a small group of engineering professionals and inventors, compliance issues, engineering operations and team leader. Dependability and excellent attendance are also expected

Candidates should currently be at the management level or higher. Candidates must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to function at the senior management level. Candidates must have the ability to pursue, embrace, and promote constructive change and ability to overcome organizational and cultural resistance to change. Hands on candidates with strong initiative need only apply.

(Please note, this does not purport to be an exhaustive representation of the job's essential functions.)

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE DIVERSE CANDIDATES. LOCAL CANDIDATES DESIRED.

Excellent benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please e-mail resume with salary history and requirements to Wendy Schulz at hr@bledsoebrace.com. (When e-mailing, please send in Word (.doc) or PDF format). An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

Position Type: Full Time Exempt

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General Job Functions
Plans and designs manufacturing processes in manufacturing plant. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. Determines root cause for production problems and works with Product Engineering and Production Staff to eliminate production problems. Lead role in plant environmental health and safety, and the technical execution of capital investment projects.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and reduce scrap and rework in production areas.
• Research and propose new manufacturing technologies that will improve production capabilities and reduce product cost.
• Work with Quality and Purchasing to resolve vendor quality issues.
• Responsible for supporting manufacturing pre-production and pilot builds activities.
• Responsible for the timely implementation of Engineering Change Notices.
• Provide technical expertise and direction to the Product Design group relating to manufacturability, cost, and workflow.
• Conduct monthly safety and environmental inspections as part of the Safety Team.

Supervision
Receives general supervision of overall job functions. May be asked to lead teams on specific projects.

General Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering plus four years applicable experience, or Associate’s degree in Engineering plus six years of applicable experience. Direct experience with a wide range of manufacturing and assembly processes.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply financial methodology to product and project costing.

Computer Skills
Computer literate (AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Project).

(Please note, this does not purport to be an exhaustive representation of the job's essential functions.)

Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills. Candidates must have the ability to pursue, embrace, and promote constructive change and ability to overcome organizational and cultural resistance to change.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE DIVERSE CANDIDATES. LOCAL CANDIDATES DESIRED.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits. Fax or e-mail resume with salary history to Wendy Schulz at 972-660-8438 or hr@bledsoebrace.com. (When e-mailing, please send in Word (.doc) or PDF format). An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. No Phone Calls Please.

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Bledsoe Brace Systems, an internationally recognized manufacturer of orthopedic devices, has an opening for the position of Graphics/Web Designer.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a professional environment.
• Experience in use of Macintosh and Windows platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver/Flash web applications.
• Solid experience with Web design, implementation and management.
• Strong proficiency with XML, CSS, VB/Javascript, and Active Server Pages.
• Ability to integrate Web designs with e-commerce back-end.
• Solid knowledge and experience with print production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as an open attitude for taking creative direction.
• Ability to effectively carry out multitask operations/projects, prioritize and meet deadlines is essential.
• Ability to work with self motivation and accuracy on multiple projects to completion
• Must be an effective team player.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Graphic Design and/or related education/training in the Graphics Arts field.

Essential Functions

The Graphic/Web Designer will be required to:

• Design and produce a variety of printed materials including product instructions, training materials, posters, and video/CD/DVD labels; produce conceptual illustrations, logos, charts, graphs that effectively convey complex and highly technical concepts and messages.
• Design and manage corporate website.
• Design and produce graphics and materials for trade shows and special events.
• Assist in the creation of a wide range of print design and production services including direct mail, collateral, and other marketing/sales materials.

(Please note, this does not purport to be an exhaustive representation of the job's essential functions.)

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE DIVERSE CANDIDATES. LOCAL CANDIDATES DESIRED.

Excellent benefit package. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please fax or e-mail resume with salary history and requirements to Wendy Schulz at (972) 660-8438 or hr@bledsoebrace.com (When e-mailing, please send in Word format).

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position Type: Full-time Exempt

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