Metrology Manager

About the role

Provides technical and administrative guidance to Metrology, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Vendors for the measurement of medical devices. Coordinates inspection planning and inspection method development for new and existing products and processes. Identifies and solves problems pertaining to the measurement of product and processes. Responsible for managing all metrology activities required to support the manufacture of medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Manages metrology personnel that may include a staff of metrology supervisors, engineers, technicians, and clerks.
• Formulate, write, and maintain procedures, specifications, and standards for the inspection of Zimmer Biomet products including, but not limited to, calibration methods, gauge design and automated inspection methods.
• Cook up and administer effective data collection and reporting systems to meet regulatory requirements and management information needs.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams as the metrology representative for product and process defect prevention and correction.
• Drive metrology performance to meet overall site objectives as defined by established KPIs/Metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in the key competencies of Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Productivity.
• Develop and grow organization’s capabilities in Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma and Business Continuity Planning.

Requirements

• Lead and motivate team members through feedback and stretch assignments.
• Establishes and maintains high levels of credibility.
• Collaborates effectively across the organization, leveraging resources from other parts of the organization to build commitment and achieve results.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Teamwork and customer focus oriented.
• Demonstrate ability in selecting, interviewing, training, coaching, motivating, disciplining, and directing people.
• Must possess good writing skills and be familiar with both the scientific and vernacular vocabularies.
• Good knowledge of applicable government specifications, standards and regulations such as Quality System Regulation and ISO standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Lead and motivate team members through feedback and stretch assignments.
• Establishes and maintains high levels of credibility.
• Collaborates effectively across the organization, leveraging resources from other parts of the organization to build commitment and achieve results.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Teamwork and customer focus oriented.
• Demonstrate ability in selecting, interviewing, training, coaching, motivating, disciplining, and directing people.
• Must possess good writing skills and be familiar with both the scientific and vernacular vocabularies.
• Good knowledge of applicable government specifications, standards and regulations such as Quality System Regulation and ISO standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Up to 10% travel.

Pay

• Competitive total rewards package.

Schedule

• Flexible working environment.

Company Information

• Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, enhancing patient mobility every 8 seconds.
• We focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location-specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives, and a culture of recognition and performance awards.
• We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and has a strong sense of belonging.