Quality Engineer II

Zimmer Biomet; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet seeks a Quality Engineer to assure products meet standards through audits, inspections, and testing. You will collaborate with multiple departments and external partners to achieve Quality goals.

Requirements include a B.S. in engineering (CQE preferred) and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Travel up to 20% may be required. Competitive total rewards and a culture of recognition are offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or equivalent with CQE certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• CQE and medical device (orthopedic) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 information and facilities to deliver quality products.

Skills

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Written and verbal communication

High potential

Education

B.S. in engineering / CQE

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blueprint reading

GD&T / CMMs

QSR/ISO regulations

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 assuring products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities. Interacts 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.

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

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

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.

Able to communicate both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company.

Demonstrates characteristics of high potential for future development opportunities.

Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, thorough understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods, and are able to use optical comparators and CMMs.

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).

Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.

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

Travel Expectations

Up to 20%

Expected Compensation Range:

$72k to $90k, plus target bonus

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability