Quality Sr Engineer I

About the role

Responsible for gathering relevant, factual information and data to solve quality-related problems. Resolve issues by identifying and applying solutions from acquired technical experience and guided precedents. Plan and lead projects by identifying and organizing activities into time-dependent sequencing with realistic timelines. Work effectively and productively with all departments by developing a team atmosphere. Ensure products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities. Interact with many different functional departments, suppliers, and external experts to implement Zimmer Quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Formulates procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
• Provides leadership for quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.
• Develops and implements corrective/preventive action plans.
• Collects and analyzes data for gauge and product evaluation.
• Identifies critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials needed for the completion of new products.
• Ensures that suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products to Zimmer.

Requirements

• Ability to work within a team environment and build relationships outside of the department as well as outside the company (suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
• Facilitates team efforts on quality engineering projects.
• Ability to deliver, meet deadlines, and have results orientation.
• Able to communicate both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, blueprint reading, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods.
• Ability to use optical comparators and CMMs.
• Knowledge of statistics, process control, and process capability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or an alternative Bachelor’s degree program with certification as a quality engineer (e.g., CQE).
• Certification as a quality engineer (e.g., CQE) or the Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE) granted through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Schedule

Travel expectations: Up to 20%.