Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering

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 recognized.

What You Can Expect

Help support the operations organization by providing manufacturing and engineering knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset to help solve various challenges within the business. This will include leading projects, supporting the day-to-day within a regulated environment, and managing cross-functional partnerships to help align on goals and meet company objectives.

This is a fully onsite role seated at our Warsaw, Indiana headquarters.

How You'll Create Impact

Define facility needs with operations, quality, manufacturing engineers and maintenance personnel

Hire, train, and have oversight responsibility for direct reports and facility maintenance personnel

Oversee details for installation of new equipment, process and products

Coordinating outside contractors and vendors; Write purchase orders as required

Coordinate IQ, OQ & PQ projects with Engineers, Operations and Materials Management Personnel

Play key role in manufacturing and engineering annual budget submission

Oversee manufacturing processes performance and trends

Participate in CAPA

Participate in facility and product audits both internal and outside agencies

Perform plant and process tours as required

Facilities’ future upgrades, modifications and capacity expansions

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience managing project budgets and monitoring progress per budget goal

Vendor management experience with hands-on external negotiations

Raw Material manufacturing, investment casting, polymer molding, or bio-materials fabrication experiences to GMP

Knowledge or experience with ISO 13485 requirements a plus (med device)

Experience leading both exempt and non-exempt employees

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related field is required

7+ years of progressive engineering experience including 3 years or more with direct reports is required

10+ years of progressive engineering experience including 3 years or more with direct reports is preferred

Travel Expectations

Approximately 10% domestic travel expected

This is a fully onsite role seated at our Warsaw, Indiana headquarters

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Expected Compensation Range: $145k to $175k, plus target bonus