Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

The Quality Engineer is 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.

Principal Duties and 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 needed for the completion of new products.


• Ensures that suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products to Zimmer.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence

• 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 § Statistical Software (e.g. Minitab)


• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, basic understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods, Test Method validation (e.g. MSA or Gage R& R) and are able to use optical comparators, handheld measurement (e.g. Micrometers and Calipers) and CMMs.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline required or an alternative Bachelor’s degree program with certification as a Quality Engineer (e.g. CQE) required


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


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

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20%

Additional Information

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.