Quality Engineer I

We are seeking a self-driven and continuous improvement-focused  Quality Engineer I to join our Utica, NY based Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to provide support to all functions for the design, procurement, assembly, test, manufacturing, validation, and distribution of medical devices, processes, and quality systems. At CONMED, we do things the right way. Our Quality Engineering team comprises passionate engineers and specialists who maintain programs and systems that ensure adherence to quality standards and expectations. This team's work is crucial in ensuring that our products are accessible to our healthcare customers around the world.

**This is an entry level, onsite position in Utica, NY. **

Responsibilities: 

• Investigate process and product issues as assigned by supervisor. Work with other functional groups to resolve difficult quality problems on products, processes, or materials used in manufacturing operations.   

• Assist in the development and implementation of product and process quality plans and inspection and testing strategies. Provide support for the implementation of process and product qualifications and validations.  

• Assist in the development and implementation of quality programs, including analyzing and problem solving including proposing solutions/improvements as well as execution of these proposals.  

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Corrective and Preventive Actions system and assist in the implementation and effectively determination of corrective and preventive action plans.  

• Provide direction on test methods and protocols to ensure verification activity is adequate to assure the safety and efficacy of the device for product development and quality conformance teams.  

• Assist product development teams.  Develop and implement product quality plans, verification/validation protocols and reports and other documents and systems by creating quality specifications and quality plans in conjunction with other product development team members.  

• Maintain quality system processes and procedures to ensure compliance to all domestic and international standards or requirements.   

• Perform investigations and resolution of validation failures, process deviations, abnormal results, complaints and quality inquiries and other quality performance indicators as applicable.  

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for analysis and decision making that has major impact on system and product compliance and the organization’s ability to meet customer and regulatory requirements. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline

• 0-2 years experience in medical, mechanical or electrical production, test, or inspection environment

Strongly Preferred:

• Basic understanding of problem solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. 

This position is not open to employer based sponsorship.

Travel 0-20%

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $69,900 to $108,300. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This job posting is anticipated to close on October 30, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.  Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

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

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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.

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