Manufacturing Engineer

Zimmer Biomet • Madison, CT • 4d ago

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.

What You Can Expect

The R&D Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement manufacturing processes for the building, testing, process improvement and delivery of Patient Specific Instrumentation and Implants.

How You'll Create Impact

Lead process development & sustaining efforts to direct functional engineering groups through process improvement and sustaining lifecycle including:

Improve the manufacturing process for Patient Specific Instrumentation and Implants (PSI) product lines.

Implement and improve Key Performance Indicators for the manufacturing process.

Identify, test, and implement process improvements for creating manufacturing Work Orders.

Identify, test, and implement process improvements for product kitting, packaging, and shipping.

Conduct root-cause investigations and initiate corrective actions for product non-conformances.

Support manufacturing design transfer for new product development.

Manage relationships and partnerships with existing suppliers.

Analyze potential new suppliers for strategic growth opportunities.

Conduct meetings as required to resolve issues, determine status, and provide information. Ensure adequate communication between engineers and other departments.

Ensure maintenance, safety, efficacy and compliance of existing product lines is maintained

Perform compliance related activities to ensure compliance with company and legal policies

Provide reports and presentations to management as required.

What Makes You Stand Out

Standing out means demonstrating not just technical competence, but also leadership, process ownership, and strategic thinking within a highly regulated environment. Here's what distinguishes strong candidates:

Deep Process and Manufacturing Expertise (Orthopedic-Specific)

Track Record of Process Improvements & Cost Reductions

Strong Regulatory and Quality Systems Experience

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

Technology & Data Savviness

Orthopedic Industry Insight

Impact-Driven Storytelling

Your Background

Requires a bachelor's degree of engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 2 years direct experience in medical device field

Demonstrated strong leadership style that motivates team performance by communicating a company vision and providing coaching to a team of engineers

Experience in taking medical devices from ideation to commercialization required.

Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements.

Proven ability to plan and conduct effective meetings and group presentations.

Proven ability and track record to handle multiple resources and priorities to meet key deadlines under pressure through effective time management skills.

Proven track record of launching products; including timely delivery, critical thinking of project risk mitigation, cross-departmental driving, etc.

Proven ability to lead, establish, maintain and influence effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across functional groups.

Proficient with design control activities and verification and validation activities with respect to medical device development.

Ability to navigate audits and FDA inspections

Proven ability to critically review, interpret and approve technical documentation such as drawings, engineering specifications, protocols, reports, testing standards, regulatory guidance documents, safety rules, company policy and procedure manuals.

Advanced problem solving and analytical ability.

High proficiency in MS Office

Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to clearly convey information and respond to questions from groups of peers verbally and in writing

Proven ability to work in a team environment

Travel Expectations

Up to 15% of overnight travel.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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