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. The position will help implement manufacturing processes, assure products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities, and support the use of specific QMS tools required to launch the processes. This role also works effectively across functions, suppliers, and external partners to meet Zimmer Quality goals during site implementation.
How You'll Create Impact
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
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.
What Makes You Stand Out
Education/ Experience Requirements
- B.S. in engineering or an alternative Bachelor’s degree program with certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE).
- Certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE) or the Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE) granted through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) preferred.
- 5-7 years experience in a Quality Engineering role; Medical device strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Combination of education and experience may be considered (in evaluating experience relative to requirements)
Travel Expectations
Travel Requirements
- Up to 20%
- Up to 50% for employees working with Suppliers
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability