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

Arthrex; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (40 hours)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Volunteer PTO

Wellness Center access

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. seeks a student to join the Supplier Quality team at the Ave Maria, FL facility for a winter-spring co-op from January 2027 to June 2027.

You will investigate, disposition, and document supplier provided materials under engineering guidance and participate in root cause analysis and DMAIC projects. The role emphasizes communication of issues, adherence to task requirements, and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an engineering degree (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Materials Science).
• Statistical analysis experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Materials Science)

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Microsoft Office

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