Quality Systems Engineering - Intern

Why Orthofix?

We are a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a premier portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions and a leading surgical navigation system. Our combined company is over 1,600 strong, with products distributed in 68 countries worldwide and a global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint, and this is just the beginning!

Come join our global team of dedicated professionals who through their extraordinary efforts demonstrate every day their commitment to our mission of improving the lives of patients. At SeaSpine and Orthofix our culture is built around Integrity and the core beliefs we live by: Exceed Expectations, Work Together, Be Respectful, Get Lean and Have Fun!

Who We Want?

Innovators

• Developing new products, processes, or business models that better fit the needs of the group or customers.

Strategic Thinkers

• Forward thinking, pitching new ideas, initiating new projects, and trying to figure out the next best thing.

Teammates

• Full of energy and enthusiasm.

How you'll make a difference?

We're looking for an intern to join our creative Quality Systems team. Our team is hard-working, smart, goal-oriented, and creative, and we're looking for an intern to contribute to our Quality Systems projects and objectives. The intern hired for this position should expect to participate in several Quality Systems disciplines, including quality data mining, establishing Key Performance Indicators, data management, and developing data collection and analysis tools used to provide continuous improvement. The Quality Systems Engineering Intern will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge.

What will be your Duties and Responsibilities?

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Under general supervision, create and update documentation and quality tools used for the assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) used to assess the health of key quality and manufacturing inputs.

• Support quality assurance in developing and implementing procedures, process instructions, data management tools, and systems necessary to assure product quality and support Quality Performance KPI monitoring and management.

• Trend and monitor Quality Systems data. Establish control limits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Evaluates and propose implementation of technology to improve Quality and Manufacturing process capability.

What skills will you need?

• Be currently enrolled at an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate student. Qualified candidates will be working towards a Biomedical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering degree.

• Be in excellent academic standing, minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Have knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio), and analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau. A good working knowledge of using Excel macros, pivot tables, etc., is preferred.

• Should possess strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills, and be able to work independently.

Work from Home:

n/a

Supervisory Responsibilities:

n/a

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk, and use business equipment daily such as desktop computer, copier, etc.; occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 20 lbs.

• Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.

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