Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

The senior manufacturing engineer is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering services to support efficient manufacturing processes.

Engineering services may include cell management, process development, project management, process validation, tool design, and trouble shooting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating, maintaining, and improving controlled technical documents such as prints, procedures, bill of materials and routers.


• Supporting a wide variety of processing applications such as machining, finishing, forging, casting, cleaning, heat treating, bonding, molding, etc.


• Conducting feasibility study to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements


• Establishing and improving process methods which meet performance and quality requirements


• Developing and executing project plans and schedules for work activities


• Communicate (written and verbal) direction and project plans with appropriate personnel from other departments.


• Evaluating multiple options to select the most appropriate processes and machining methods Execute equipment qualification or process validation project(s)

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence

Skilled and knowledgeable in manufacturing and new product processing

Competence with drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Ability to balance marketing, manufacturing, and design requirements to meet customer requirements

Ability to lead and prioritize multiple medium complexity project assignments and complete work in a timely manner

Good problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools

Ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks

Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills

Experienced with control procedures, such as the Change Management System, Nonconformance Reports, Engineering Specifications, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and Work Instructions

Proficient with Statistical Process Control concepts, process development, CNC programming terminology, and tooling design concepts

Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Education/Experience Requirements

BS. in engineering with a minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. Or other technical or advanced degree plus 5 years of experience in an engineering or technical role.

Knowledge in Lean Principles and or Six Sigma or other problem solving methodology is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

Additional Information

EOE/M/W/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.