Job Description

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 senior manufacturing engineer is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering services to support efficient manufacturing processes. Engineering services may include cell management, process development, project management, process validation, tool design, and trouble shooting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Creating, maintaining, and improving controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, bill of materials and routers.
Supporting a wide variety of processing applications such as machining, finishing, forging, casting, cleaning, heat treating, bonding, molding, etc.
Conducting feasibility study to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements
Establishing and improving process methods which meet performance and quality requirements
Developing and executing project plans and schedules for work activities
Communicate (written and verbal) direction and project plans with appropriate personnel from other departments.
Evaluating multiple options to select the most appropriate processes and machining methods
Execute equipment qualification or process validation project(s)

Expected Areas of Competence

Skilled and knowledgeable in manufacturing and new product processing
Competence with drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Ability to balance marketing, manufacturing, and design requirements to meet customer requirements
Ability to lead and prioritize multiple medium complexity project assignments and complete work in a timely manner
Good problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
Ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks
Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
Experienced with control procedures, such as the Change Management System, Nonconformance Reports, Engineering Specifications, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and Work Instructions
Proficient with Statistical Process Control concepts, process development, CNC programming terminology, and tooling design concepts
Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Education/Experience Requirements

B.S. in engineering with a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience. Or other technical or advanced degree plus 5 years of experience in an engineering or technical role.

Knowledge in Lean Principles and or Six Sigma

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

Additional Information

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.

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.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disability