Quality Engineering Technician

About the Role

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical‑technology leader with nearly 100 years of history. A patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. Team members benefit from development opportunities, employee resource groups, a flexible working environment, location‑specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives, and a culture of recognition and performance awards. The company is committed to an inclusive environment where every employee feels inspired, valued, and has a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

• Work with quality engineers supporting day‑to‑day operations, Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs), Out‑of‑Tolerance gage reports, customer complaints, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) development and implementation.
• Revise operational procedures and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Actively support and participate in special projects.
• Perform all duties with strict observance of company procedures, GMPs, SOPs, and other internal and external regulatory requirements.

How You’ll Create Impact

• Participate in investigations of NCRs, out‑of‑tolerance events, and customer complaints; publish metric‑trending plans.
• Assist with CAPA resolution and the revision of operational procedures and CI initiatives.
• Deliver training to team members performing related tasks.
• Represent the QA function in department and cross‑functional meetings when the QA Engineer is absent.
• Execute validation protocols, gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) testing, data analysis, and complete required reports.
• Coordinate collection of test samples and ensure data are accurately entered, maintained, reviewed, and trended to support quality and performance monitoring.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proficient technical writing abilities.
• Broad knowledge of good documentation practices and good manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
• Initiative and sound judgment in duty performance.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO regulations is a plus.

Your Background

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Five years of relevant experience (required).
• ASQ Quality Technician certification (highly desirable).

Travel Expectations

Less than 5 % travel expected.

Compensation

Base salary range: $50,000 – $65,000.