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Zimmer Biomet Senior Quality Engineer I in Warsaw, Indiana
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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
Duties
The Senior Quality Engineer I is 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. Executes Supplier Quality Assurance activities, which include evaluating, designing and establishing inspection, testing and validation methods in support of objectives to minimize Supply Chain Risk, to improve supplier quality, to comply with Quality System Standards, and to ensure adequate supplier quality assurance procedures and tools are implemented. 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 to implement Zimmer Quality goals.
• Ensures the inspection methods and acceptance criteria for receiving Raw Materials, Components, Finished product and services (processes) are appropriate.
• Reviews non-conforming material reports (NCs) for trends and coordinates supplier corrective measures.
• Provides leadership for quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.
• Develops and implements corrective/preventative action plans. Evaluates Supplier Corrective Actions for approval and follows up on resolution.
• Executes Document Change Request and Supplier Change Request generation.
• Collects and analyzes data for gauge and product evaluation. Consults with inspection and production personnel in appropriate application and continuous improvement of inspection, measuring and test equipment for supplied product.
• Identifies critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials needed for the completion of new products. Coordinate First article Inspection and Capability Studies for new suppliers/parts or for existing suppliers that have process changes.
• Ensures that suppliers have necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products to Zimmer. Participates in supplier audits, regulatory audits, and Corporate Supplier Quality initiatives as requested.
Requirements - Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
Must have 3 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role or related position.
Must have 3 years of experience with Quality Systems, including Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Issue resolution, and root cause analysis.
Must have 3 years of experience with blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods.
Must have 3 years of experience supporting resolution of quality issues with suppliers.
Must have 2 years of experience with statistics, process control, and process capability.
Travel Expectations
100% on site - Up to 20% domestic travel.
LOCATION: Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLC, 1520 Tradeport Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability