Quality Operations - 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. What will you get out of the Internship? The Moving4Ward Internship Program has been developed to provide students with a fun yet rewarding summer, through hands-on experience and numerous opportunities to network with employees in the organization. The internship position is meant to provide projects focusing on ways to propel Orthofix forward, while also advancing the student?s career. Successful candidates for this internship position will gain valuable experience in the medical device industry, which could shape career decisions and create future employment opportunities. Overview of Internship Opportunity: 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 process mapping, development of a new process for the investigation of medical devices subject of a complaint, crafting of procedures and records to direct the new process, and for complaint management through cross-functional collaboration with other Orthofix team members. The Quality Systems Engineering Intern will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. Quality System Engineering Intern Essential Functions: Under general supervision, create and map a process for the investigation of devices that have been returned due to complaints for a bone growth stimulator. Support quality assurance in the development and implementation of procedures and work instructions that govern the new process, process instructions, and data management tools necessary to assure product quality and support Quality Performance KPI monitoring and management. Modify existing procedures to support the new workflow for the investigation of a bone growth stimulator. Student Eligibility: In order to qualify for this Intern opportunity, the student must: Have the legal right to work in the US. Be currently enrolled at an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate student. Qualified candidates will be working towards an Electrical, 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). Should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and have the ability to work independently. Work from Home: Not available Travel Percentage: None 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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. Since 1980, Orthofix has evolved and grown to become one of the leading medical device companies with a spine and orthopedics focus in the world. Our newly merged Orthofix-SeaSpine organization is a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a comprehensive portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions, and a leading surgical navigation system. Our products are distributed in 68 countries worldwide. Our medical device company is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, and has primary offices in Carlsbad, CA, and Verona, Italy. Our combined company?s global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint also includes facilities and offices in Irvine, CA; Toronto, Canada; Sunnyvale, CA; Wayne, PA; Olive Branch, MS; Maidenhead, UK; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and S?o Paulo, Brazil. Founded in Verona, Italy, and now headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix is proud to be recognized as the 8th Largest Orthopedic Medical Device Company in the World by Medical Design & Outsourcing magazine. Orthofix is committed to improving patients? lives and delivering innovative, quality-driven solutions that empower physicians and healthcare organizations to meet the needs of their patients every day

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