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.
Responsible for gathering relevant, factual information and data in order to solve quality related problems. Resolve issues by identifying and applying solutions from acquired technical experience and guided precedents. Plan and lead projects by identifying and organizing activities into time dependent sequencing with realistic timelines. Work effectively/ productively with all departments by developing a team atmosphere. 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
Evaluating process methods and equipment to meet performance and quality requirements. Establishing quality plans for equipment and processes for general and specific product performance needs Monitoring performance of processes to a standards Applying ISO and QSR requirements to processes and procedures for Zimmer and outside suppliers; Working with suppliers on new product introduction to insure that quality and performance requirements are fulfilled Assisting Manufacturing, Sourcing and Development in the interpretation and application of regulations Developing and maintaining department and project budgets
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.). § Facilitates team efforts on quality engineering projects. § Ability to deliver, meet deadlines and have results orientation. § Able to communicate both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company. § Understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance and FMEA. § Knowledge of statistics, process control, and process capability § Full working knowledge of all supporting department needs and capabilities, including the ability to discern when inaccurate information is supplied and offer ideas for how to correct it. § Thorough knowledge base of existing Zimmer Biomet products and a basic understanding of competitive products
Education/Experience Requirements
§ B.S. in engineering or an alternative Bachelor's degree program with certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE) or the Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE) granted through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) § 6 years of total engineering experience § 4+ years experience in Engineering focused in one of the following areas, Quality, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Development, Regulatory or Compliance § 4+ years FDA regulated industry experience preferred. § Combination of education and experience may be considered (in evaluating experience relative to requirements)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Additional Information
EOE M/F/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.
