Engineering Co-op - Quality Assurance - Supplier Quality (AMIE)

Arthrex; Ave Maria (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Volunteer PTO (8 hours)

Access to Wellness Center

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company seeking a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree to support the Supplier Quality team in Ave Maria, FL (AMIE). The role involves investigating supplier materials, documenting results, and applying root cause analysis and DMAIC with guidance from engineers.

The co-op runs January 2027 – June 2027, requiring 40 hours per week at the Ave Maria facility. Ideal candidates are pursuing Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering or Materials

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an engineering degree or a recent graduate within six months required.
• Junior or above; Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science preferred.
• Statistical analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality activities at AMIE.
• Investigate, disposition, and document supplier provided materials with guidance from engineering staff.
• Perform root cause analysis and DMAIC to drive improvements.
• Develop reporting to aid product release decisions and metrics.
• Communicate issues timely and accurately to stakeholders.

Skills

Root cause analysis

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer

3D modeling software

Job description

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering degree, to support the Supplier Quality team in Ave Maria, FL (AMIE). The Supplier Quality team at AMIE is responsible for supporting supplier quality activities at AMIE. The successful candidate will investigate, disposition, and document supplier provided materials with guidance from the engineering staff. The individual will perform various actions (such as root cause analysis, continuous improvement, DMAIC) and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of these actions. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely and accurate manner. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Ave Maria, FL facility.

Main Objective

To support various tasks related to improving congruence between Arthrex and supplier inspection requirements, tools, and methods.

• Review opportunities for inspection alignment or efficiency gains.
• Review parts on hold and develop reporting to allow stakeholders to drive for product release.
• Assist in and develop strategies in reducing overall open nonconformances at AMIE, as well as reducing overall age and time to close.
• Assist with generating the month over month metrics report outs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requisition ID

67407

Education And Experience

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an engineering degree or a recent graduate within the last six months required. Junior or above, studying Mechanical, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering preferred. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
• Statistical analysis experience preferred.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses And/or Training

Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, and possess the ability to work through technical issues.

Machine, Tools, And/or Equipment Skills

Knowledge of surgical equipment/instrumentation and mechanical testing equipment preferred. PC, ProEngineer or other 3D modeling software, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Arthrex Benefits Are

• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law