Quality engineer I

Quality Engineer I

Job ID: 37685202



Client: Zimmer Biomet



Location: Parsippany, NJ



Work Arrangement: Onsite



Contract Duration: 12 Months



Interview Mode: Virtual



Visa: Any Visa



Relocation: Accepted



Candidate Location: Open to candidates nationwide



Experience: 2+ years



Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an alternative Bachelor's degree program with certification as a Quality Engineer (e.g., CQE)



Travel: Up to 20%



LinkedIn Profile: Required



References: Not Required



Submission Deadline: EOD



Available Positions: 12 Job Summary

The Quality Engineer I is an entry-level position responsible for assuring that products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and testing activities.

The Quality Engineer I will interact with various functional departments, suppliers, and external experts to implement and support Zimmer Biomet Quality goals . The role requires a strong understanding of quality engineering principles, product and process evaluation, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement methodologies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer Biomet products and processes.

• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.

• Collect and analyze data for gauge evaluation and product evaluation .

• Identify critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials required for the completion of new products.

• Ensure suppliers have the necessary information, resources, and facilities to deliver products that meet Zimmer Biomet quality requirements.

• Perform appropriate audit, inspection, and testing activities to verify product and process compliance.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support quality objectives and product requirements.

• Interact with suppliers and external experts as needed to support quality initiatives.

• Support quality-related activities associated with new product development and existing manufacturing processes.

• Apply quality engineering principles and established standards to identify and address product or process issues.

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

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Quality Engineering experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , or an alternative Bachelor's degree program with certification as a Quality Engineer (e.g., CQE ).

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and build relationships with internal departments, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and external partners.

• Strong ability to deliver results and meet established deadlines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple levels of an organization.

• Demonstrated potential and interest in future professional development opportunities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite .

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Candidates should have a basic understanding of:

• Blueprint reading

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• QSR and ISO regulations

• Design assurance

• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Product testing methods

• Gauge and product evaluation

• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Quality audits and inspection processes

• Optical comparators

• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.

• Experience within the medical device industry .

• Experience in the orthopedic medical device industry is particularly preferred.

• Experience working with suppliers and supporting supplier quality requirements.

• Experience with quality systems, product testing, inspection, and process improvement activities.

Core Competencies

• Quality Engineering

• Quality Assurance

• CAPA

• FMEA

• GD&T

• Blueprint Reading

• Product & Process Testing

• Inspection & Audit

• Gauge Evaluation

• CMM / Optical Comparator

• QSR / ISO Regulations

• Design Assurance

• Supplier Quality

• Medical Device Quality

• Microsoft Office

Work Environment & Travel

• Work Arrangement: Onsite in Parsippany, NJ

• Travel: Up to 20%

• Relocation: Accepted

• Interview: Virtual

Candidate Submission Requirements

• Updated resume

• LinkedIn profile

• Confirmation of availability

• Confirmation of work authorization

• Confirmation of willingness to work onsite in Parsippany, NJ

• Confirmation of willingness to travel up to 20%

• Relevant Quality Engineering and medical device experience, if applicable

Target Submission: EOD



Number of Openings: 12