Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for managing manufacturing engineering improvement projects and daily engineering needs for manufacturing profit centers. Direct reports include principal engineers, senior engineers, engineers, technicians, CNC programmers, tool engineers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Full working knowledge of manufacturing, development, and quality process/procedures.

Develop/improve processes dependent on multiple applications (machining, finishing, forging, casting, molding, thermal processes, or packaging).

Solving a variety of complex design and product performance issues.

Develops and implements plan to set new process performance and quality standards. (scrap %, perishable costs, lead time reductions, and customer service issues)

Developing /maintaining engineering budgets for capital projects and manufacturing costs.
In a managerial role, planning and reviewing work assignments for staff, and coaching and developing staff.

Monitor manufacturing performance using quality and statistical tools

Perform tasks as Manufacturing Management when needed.

Expected Areas of Competence

Skilled and knowledgeable in manufacturing and new product processing; must have effectively developed processing on multiple new development projects.
Advanced knowledge in control procedures, such as the Change Management process, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Zimmer Engineering Specifications (ZESs), and Zimmer Work Instructions (ZWIs)
Advanced knowledge geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Demonstrates ownership of and ability to lead projects with a broad scope and high level of complexity and able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner and within budget.
Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
Ability to effectively lead an engineering team.
Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication exhibiting a high level technical expertise, tact and discretion, and keeps management appropriately informed
Ability to lead CAPA team
Six Sigma and Lean Training
Ability to do feasibility studies on advanced processes to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability

Education/Experience Requirements

B.S. in business administration, mechanical, industrial engineering, or other engineering science 6-8 years of manufacturing process development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

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.

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.