Avanos Co-Op/Intern: Quality Engineer Summer 2024 5381

Company Description
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos is committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Avanos develops, manufactures and markets its recognized brands in more than 90 countries.
Job Description
Job Description
The Program
The Avanos CO-OP/Intern program is a unique experience giving current students the opportunity to work one or more terms under the direction of an experienced engineer assisting and executing real work in the area of medical device product development, sustaining, and supply chain execution. CO-OP/Intern Positions may be available in Research & Development (R&D), Quality Assurance & Regulatory, or Supply Chain & Procurement.
These full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions are 11-12 weeks in length and typically reflect the standard school semester. Positions are available during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Avanos' main office location is located in Alpharetta, GA and housing assistance is not currently offered for out of state students. Most positions require a flex work arrangement (some time in the office, some work done from a non-office location - e.g. home office).
During the program, students will be matched up with a Mentor and will get exposure to various meet-and-greets with senior leadership, networking opportunities, and social events with fellow co-ops.
The Role
The individual in this role shall assist in the optimization of the Avanos Quality Management System, while complying to applicable regulatory and international standards and regulations. Individuals are expected to execute technical tasks in support of continuous improvement including the following: process optimization, quality system support, cross-functional collaboration, etc. Applicants are expected to possess a solid understanding of data analysis (Ex. Statistical significance trending) and problem solving.
Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in formal and informal written and verbal communication within the team and with cross functional team members.
• Resolve technical problems. Identify or create solutions for technical problems using systematic problem-solving and statistical methodologies.
• Actively participate in and/or facilitate the development of deliverables required for medical device change control, product development or quality systems activities.
• Partner within cross functional teams to support root cause determination and mitigations of product issues as they arise during the product life cycle.
• Where appropriate, implement Design of Experiments and Problem analysis/Solving concepts in conjunction with R&D.
• Actively participate in the development of statistical plans and rationale for change control and design control activities/requirements.
• Actively partner with the project teams to facilitate the incorporation of all quality system elements, root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement principles throughout the entire product redesign.
• Implement the Root Cause Analysis concepts to investigate issues requiring Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and internal procedures and maintain personal compliance to all internal systems as required, such as training.

Qualifications
Qualifications
Requirements:

• Enrolled in B.S. Engineering or similar program with some engineering, science or statistics related college coursework completed
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of cumulative 4.0 GPA
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and does not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa
• Must be able to participate full time (40 hours/week) as part of the intern cohort

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree student with sophomore or Junior Level class standing
• Previous Internship experience is a strong plus
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations

• Strong technical acumen, problem solving, self-motivated, and independent
• Proven collaboration with cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams, especially technical development teams
• Familiar with good documentation practices (protocols, data analysis and reports)
• Knowledge within the medical device industry including quality requirements and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Statistical Analysis packages

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
AVANOS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world
Additional Information