Manufacturing Engineer I

Zimmer Biomet; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in Norfolk, VA is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer I to support efficient production processes. You will work on cell management, process development, project management, and tool design under guidance.

You will assist with maintaining controlled documents, analyze capacity, improve methods, and collaborate across departments. A BS in Engineering is required; compensation ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with a commitment to quality and safety.

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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry-level position, responsible for supporting manufacturing engineeringto ensure efficient manufacturing processes. Engineering services may include cell management, process development, project management, process validation, tool design, and trouble shooting.

How You'll Create Impact

• Assist is maintaining and improving controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, bill of materials and routers.
• Support a wide variety of processing applications.
• With guidance from more experienced engineers analyze capacity, and capability requirements.
• Improve process methods which meet performance and quality requirements.
• Execute project plans and schedules for work activities.
• Communicate (written and verbal) with appropriate personnel from other departments.
• Maintain and improve controlled technical documents such as procedures, bill of materials and routers.
• Improve process methods which meet performance and quality requirements.
• Establishing process methods which meet performance and quality requirements.
• Establishing preliminary bill of materials and process routing.
• Identifying a variety of options and choosing the most appropriate processes and methods.
• Negotiating target completion dates with appropriate personnel from other departments.
• Developing schedules for work activities, compliant with business needs.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System; Nonconformance and Issue Evaluation process.
• 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.
• Ability to observe and improve production processes.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of 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

• B.S. in Engineering required

Expected Compensation Range

• $65,000 - $80,000

EOE