Quality Engineer I

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer I to assure products meet established requirements through audits, inspections, and testing. You will interact with multiple departments, suppliers, and external experts to implement quality goals.

The role involves formulating procedures, initiating corrective actions, and analyzing data for product and gauge evaluation, with a path toward future development opportunities. A B.S. in engineering or CQE certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Formulates procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
• Develops and implements corrective/preventative action plans.
• Collects and analyzes data for gauge and product evaluation.
• Identifies critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials for new products.
• Ensures suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple departments, suppliers and regulatory bodies to meet quality goals.
• Deliver results within deadlines with strong written and oral communication.
• Support audits, inspections, and testing activities to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Zimmer Biomet quality systems.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

QSR/ISO awareness

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent with CQE

Tools

Optical comparators

CMMs

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

The Quality Engineer I is an entry level position responsible for assuring products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities. You will interact with many different functional departments, suppliers, and experts outside Zimmer Biomet to implement Zimmer Biomet Quality goals.

How You'll Create Impact

• Formulates procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
• Develops and implements corrective/preventative 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 Biomet.

Your Background

• Ability to work within a team environment and build relationships outside of the department as well as outside the company (suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
• Ability to deliver, meet deadlines and have results orientation. Good communication skills, both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company.
• Demonstrated characteristics of high potential for future development opportunities. Good command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, basic understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods, and are able to use optical comparators and CMMs.

You hold a B.S. in engineering or an alternative Bachelor’s degree program with certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE).

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Medical device, particularly Orthopedic industry, experience preferred

Travel Expectations

• Compensation range: 64K- 80 K USD Annually.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability