• 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

     

    As a **Supplier Quality Engineer** you will be responsible for developing the training and implementation process for deploying six-sigma, problem solving processes, SPC and process control, and basic quality tools. In this positionyou will manage and track supplier specific deployment projects, create and modify Supplier Development procedures, and conduct kick-off and site activities with the suppliers. You will also perform initial gap assessments at target suppliers to determine individual supplier development plans.

     

    Monogram's surgeon-guided semi- and fully autonomous robotic technologies are expected to add new and differentiated capabilities to Zimmer Biomet's already broad suite of customer-centric technology solutions. By joining this team you will be taking part in cutting edge technology used to improve patient outcomes and relieve pain for patients across the globe. Excited to join us? Submit your application now.

    How You'll Create Impact

    + You will formulate procedures, specifications, and training materials for our Supplier Development process

    + You will conduct training and implementation of Supplier Development Quality modules at identified suppliers

    + You will conduct initial supplier development gap assessments and creating specific action plans

    + You will perform program management activities with site specific projects

    + You will mentor other Supplier Development Quality Engineers on Quality modules and training requirements

    What Makes You Stand Out

    + You have training level mastery of statistics, SPC, and process control methodologies

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

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

    + You are able to develop, track, and justify financial metrics surrounding improvement projects

    + You have effective facilitator, instructor, and mentoring skills

    + You are able to lead Plant Operating System audits and create effective gap closure plans

    Your Background

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

    + Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple project experience is preferred

     

    Travel Expectations

     

    Up to 50%

     

    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability