Quality Senior Engineer

Zimmer Biomet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet seeks aQuality Engineer to gather data, solve quality problems, and lead projects from concept through testing. You will develop procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

The role requires a BS in engineering (CQE/CRE preferred), at least 3 years in quality engineering, and strong skills in GD&T, FMEA, SPC, CMMs, and Excel.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or equivalent with CQE certification.
• CQE or CRE certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a Quality Engineering role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Formulate procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
• Lead quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement corrective/preventative action plans.
• Collect and analyze data for gauge and product evaluation.
• Identify critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials for new products.
• Ensure suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products.

Skills

Quality engineering

Team collaboration

Leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

B.S. in engineering or related field

CQE or CRE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

QSR/ISO Regulations

FMEA

Statistical process control

CMMs

Optical comparators

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

In this role you will be responsible for gathering relevant, factual information and data in order to solve quality related problems. You will resolve issues by identifying and applying solutions from acquired technical experience and guided precedents. You will plan and lead projects by identifying and organizing activities into time dependent sequencing with realistic timelines. During your everyday work you will interact with many different functional departments, suppliers, and experts outside Zimmer to implement Zimmer Quality goals.

How You'll Create Impact

• You will formulate procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.

• You will provide leadership for quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.

• You will develop and implement corrective/preventative action plans.

• You will collect and analyze data for gauge and product evaluation.

• You will identify critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials needed for the completion of new products.

• You will ensure that suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products to Zimmer.

What Makes You Stand Out

• You have the ability to work within a team environment and build relationships outside of the department as well as outside the company (suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.).

• You can facilitate team efforts on quality engineering projects.

• You have the ability to deliver, meet deadlines and have results orientation.

• You have expert knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods, and you are able to use optical comparators and CMMs.

• You have good knowledge of statistics, process control, and process capability.

Your Background

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

• You have a certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE) or the Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE) granted through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) preferred.

• You have minimum 3 years experience in a Quality Engineering role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A combination of education and experience may be considered (in evaluating experience relative to requirements)

Travel Expectations

• Up to 20% travel might be required

• Expected compensation for the role is $96,000 - $121,000 base per year plus performance bonus.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability