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
This role is part of the combined Operation Quality team supporting the launch of a new Costa Rica site and the initial transfer of manufacturing equipment, processes, and product manufacturing implementation. Responsible for assuring products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities, and for supporting the use of specific QMS tools required to launch the processes. Interacts with many different functional departments, suppliers, and experts outside Zimmer Biomet to implement Zimmer Biomet Quality goals during site implementation.
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%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability