2027 Spring Co-Op, Quality Engineer

Zimmer Biomet; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a co-op manufacturing engineering student to support efficient manufacturing processes. You will develop and improve documents, conduct feasibility studies, and assist with a range of processing applications including machining, finishing, cleaning, laser marking, and polishing.

The role emphasizes project planning, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on design and process improvement using DMAIC methodology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Experience with layout design and 3D modeling.
• DMAIC process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for efficient processes.
• Develop, validate, and improve technical documents (prints, BOMs, routers).
• Conduct feasibility studies on costs, equipment, capacity, and capability.
• Support machining, finishing, cleaning, laser marking, and polishing processes.
• Manage project plans and schedules for activities.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to drive projects.

Education

Sophomore in Bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling software

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, 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 included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Responsible for providing manufacturing engineering services to support efficient manufacturing processes. Engineering services include process development, process validation, cell management, project management, tool design, and troubleshooting. Create, maintain, and improve controlled technical documents, such as prints, procedures, bill of materials and routers. Conduct feasibility studies to estimate product costs and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements. Establish and improve process methods which meet performance and quality requirements. Develop and execute project plans and schedules for work activities. Support a wide variety of processing applications, including machining, finishing, cleaning, laser marking, and polishing. Evaluate multiple options to select the most appropriate processes and machining methods. Execute equipment qualification or process validation projects.

How You'll Create Impact

• Maintaining and improving controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, bill of materials, and routers.
• Supporting a wide variety of processing applications such as machining, finishing, cleaning, laser marking, and polishing, etc.
• Conducting feasibility study to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements.
• Improving process methods which meet performance and quality requirements.
• Executing to project plans and schedules for work activities.
• Communicate (written and verbal) with appropriate personnel from other departments.
• Evaluating multiple options to select the most appropriate processes and machining methods
• Execute equipment qualification or process validation project(s)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to balance quality, compliance, and safety to meet customer requirements
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple medium complexity project assignments and complete work in a timely manner
• Good problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
• Ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Your Background

• Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the co-op session
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship
• Minimum status as a sophomore in a Bachelor’s Degree program. Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field is preferred.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred
• Experience working with layout design and 3d modeling as well as process improvement work using the DMAIC model.

Travel Expectations

• None; optional opportunities may be available.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability