Quality Sr Engineer I

About the role

Zimmer Biomet seeks a Quality Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for solving quality-related problems, planning and leading projects, and ensuring products meet established requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather 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.
• Affirm products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities.
• Interact with various functional departments, suppliers, and experts outside Zimmer to implement Zimmer Quality goals.

What You'll Create Impact On

• Formulate procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
• Lead quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement corrective/preventative action plans.
• Collect and analyze data for gauge and product evaluation.
• Identify critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials needed for the completion of new products.
• Ensure suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products to Zimmer.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to work within a team environment and build relationships outside of the department as well as outside the company (suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
• Facilitate team efforts on quality engineering projects.
• Deliver, meet deadlines, and have a results-oriented approach.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to multiple levels of the company.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods.
• Knowledge of statistics, process control, and process capability.

Your Background

• Education/Experience Requirements: 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. Minimum 3 years experience in a Quality Engineering role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

Up to 20% travel expected.

Travel Expectations

Up to 20%

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Vet/Disability