Process Engineer I

Zimmer Biomet; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader based in New Jersey, seeks an engineer to support cellular manufacturing or logistical operations. You will conduct feasibility studies, establish process methods, and develop BOMs to enable efficient production decisions.

The role requires hands-on experience in machining or related processes, ability to manage cross-functional projects, and strong communication. Travel up to 10% is expected; compensation reflects New Jersey market norms.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemical, mechanical, industrial engineering or other engineering science.
• 0–3 years manufacturing/logistical process development experience.
• Experience with machining, finishing, chemical vapor deposition, poly molding, pick/pack/receiving or shipping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies to estimate product/process costs, analyze capital equipment utilization, capacity and capability requirements affecting make-vs-buy decisions.
• Establish process methods meeting performance and quality requirements.
• Establish preliminary bill of materials and process routing.
• Develop applications including machining, finishing, chemical vapor deposition, poly molding, pick/pack/receiving/shipping.
• Identify options and choose the most appropriate processes and methods.
• Negotiate target completion dates with other departments.
• Develop project plans and schedules for work activities, compliant with business needs.

Skills

Project ownership

Teamwork

Communication

Quality tools

Education

B.S. in chemical/ mechanical/ industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Unigraphics 3-D modeling

Microsoft Office/ Project

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

Responsible for providing engineering services in support of either cellular manufacturing or logistical operations.

How You’ll Create Impact

• Conducting feasability studies to estimate product/ process costs, analyze capital equipment utilization, capacity, and capability requirements affecting the make versus buy decision.
• Establishing process methods which meet performance and quality requirements.
• Establishing preliminary bill of materials and process routing.
• Developing a wide variety of applications, including machining, finishing, chemical vapor deposition, poly molding, pick, pack, receiving and shipping.
• Identifying a variety of options and choosing the most appropriate processes and methods.
• Negotiating target completion dates with appropriate personnel from other departments.
• Developing project plans and schedules for work activities, compliant with business needs.

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

• Must have experience or formal education in machining, finishing, chemical vapor deposition, poly molding, pick, pack, receiving or shipping. Working knowledge of control procedures, such as the Engineering Change Notification (ECN), Change Management and Deviation process.
• Working knowledge ot formal education of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Demonstrates ownership of and ability to manage project assignments with a broad scope and high level of complexity and able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools.
• Ability to effectively work within a team and cross functionally to expedite completion of critical project tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Project; Statistical Process Control skills; proficient in process development, and Unigraphics 3-D modeling software a pluse.

Your Background

• B.S. in chemical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or other engineering science plus 0-3 years of manufacturing/ logistical process development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 10%

Expected Compensation Data

$64,300 - $80,400

EOE