Engineer III

Employer: CONMED Corporation Title: Engineer III Location: 11311 Concept Blvd., Largo, FL 33773 Job duties: Supplier quality process ownership and responsibilities Achieve performance metrics established per defined objectives Identify and scope process improvement actions including projects, process flow maps, capability studies, work content analysis, etc. Perform supplier qualification and approval, including validations, inspection techniques, manufacturing process controls and quality systems controls. Manage / conduct supplier audits. Lead / support ECRs / ENCs through established quality tool(s) / systems Serve as coach / mentor for level I and II quality engineers. Continued development Identify and request assistance for training gaps Refine process competencies Assess process flow and barriers to the flow of material, information, or people Conduct regular process health checks and monthly process improvement projects closed outConduct evaluations at suppliers for processes adequacy and in response of identified opportunities Execute regular gemba walks to increase process knowledge, foster lean thinking and enable agile incoming inspection process Successfully deploy lean process principles and identify opportunities for cost savings/efficiency improvements Internalize quality Execute non-conformance management process Lead root cause analysis, risk assessments, etc. following 6 sigma methodologies Lead / support CAPA activities Lead / support potential business cases for internal and or supplier process and investment opportunities and corroborate cases with basic financial acumen to clearly convey the opportunity. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related engineering field. 5 years of relevant experience. Experience must include: Experience with medical devices or regulated industry. Reading and understanding engineering drawings. GD&T specifications and how they translate to measurement methods. Implementing statistical methods and techniques for process controls and data analysis. Practical application and capabilities of various types of inspection equipment, including hand tools (fixed gauges, micrometers, calipers) and programable touch and vision systems (CMM, DVM) and similar equipment. Creating formal PFMEA documentation summarizing potential failure modes and dictating engineering controls to offset. Up to 10% domestic travel required. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.