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

Arthrex GmbH; Ave Maria (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (25+ hrs/wk)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Wellness Center access

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. seeks a Engineering Co-op in Quality Assurance—Supplier Quality (AMIE) to support supplier quality activities in Ave Maria, FL.

The role involves root cause analysis, DMAIC, and documenting supplier materials under engineering guidance, with a 40-hour week schedule during Jan 2027–June 2027. The candidate should be pursuing an engineering degree (Mechanical/Biomedical/Chemical or Materials Science) and be able to communicate effectively; knowledge of 3D modeling tools and MS Office

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full‑time student pursuing an engineering degree.
• Junior or above, within six months of graduation preferred.
• Statistical analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review opportunities for inspection alignment or efficiency gains.
• Review parts on hold and develop reporting to drive product release.
• Assist in strategies to reduce open nonconformances and aging.
• Assist with generating the month over month metrics report outs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

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
• 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.