• Principal Supplier Quality Engineer

    Zimmer Biomet (Austin, TX)


    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

     

    Responsible for developing the training and implementation process for deploying six-sigma, problem solving processes, SPC and process control, and basic quality tools at Zimmer supplier partners. This position is responsible for managing and tracking supplier specific deployment projects, creating and modifying Supplier Development procedures, and conducting kick-off and site activities with the suppliers in order to maximize deployment effectiveness. This position will be responsible for performing initial gap assessments at target suppliers to determine individual supplier development plans. This position will be responsible to work with the remainder of the supplier development team to coordinate their time at the suppliers to maximize the training and deployment process as well as mentor junior Supplier Development Engineers who participate in the program. The position may be called on to assist with training deployment of non-quality modules as required by program timing.

     

    How You'll Create Impact

    Principal Responsibilites:

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    Broken down by percentage

     

    20

     

    Formulates procedures, specifications, and training materials for the Zimmer Supplier Development process

     

    40

     

    Conducting training and implementation of Supplier Development Quality modules at identified suppliers (and other modules as required)

     

    10

     

    Conducting initial supplier development gap assessments and creating specific action plans to address

     

    15

     

    Performing program management activities with site specific projects while performing material and timing adjustments as necessary

     

    15

     

    Mentoring other Supplier Development Quality Engineers on Quality modules and training requirements

     

    _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

    Expected areas of Competence:

    + Demonstrates a training level mastery of statistics, SPC, and process control methodologies

    + Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools

    + Demonstrates a training level mastery of Quality tools such as control plans, risk analysis, gage calibration and gage studies, advanced quality planning, and process validation.

    + Demonstrated success in defining project goals and objectives as well as tracking and reporting out progress against defined goals to project stakeholders

    + Demonstrated the ability to develop, track, and justify financial metrics surrounding improvement projects

    + Demonstrated the ability to develop / refine training material for maximum effectiveness

    + Must possess effective facilitator, instructor, and mentoring skills

    + Demonstrates ownership of and ability to lead multiple 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 the ability to lead POS (Plant Operating System) audits and create effective gap closure plans

    + Has a working knowledge of lean philosophies, production processes, and effective change control

    + Must have demonstrated a history of strong performance, including leadership abilities, and excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills

     

    Your Background

    Required:

    + Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience.

    Preferred:

    + Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple project experience.

     

    Travel Expectations

     

    Up to 50%

     

    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability