Metrology Manager

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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

Provides technical and administrative guidance to Metrology, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Vendors for the measurement of medical devices. Coordinates inspection planning and inspection method development for new and existing products and processes. Identifies and solves problems pertaining to the measurement of product and processes. Responsible for managing all metrology activities required to support the manufacture of medical devices.

How You'll Create Impact

• Manages metrology personnel that may include a staff of metrology supervisors, engineers, technicians, and clerks.
• Formulate, write, and maintain procedures, specifications, and standards for the inspection of Zimmer Biomet products including, but not limited to, calibration methods, gauge design and automated inspection methods.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the calibration program for all inspection tools and gauges to comply with site and global procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Develop and administer effective data collection and reporting system to meet regulatory requirements and management information needs.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams as the metrology representative for product and process defect prevention and correction.
• Drives metrology performance to meet overall site objectives as defined by established KPIs/Metrics.
• Drives continuous improvement in the key competencies of Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Productivity.
• Develops and grows organization's capabilities in Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma and Business Continuity Planning.

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.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Lead and motivate team members through feedback and stretch assignments.
• Establishes and maintains high levels of credibility.
• Collaborates effectively across the organization, leverages resources from other parts of the organization to build commitment and achieve results.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Teamwork and customer focus oriented.
• Demonstrate ability in selecting, interviewing, training, coaching, motivate, discipline, and direct people.
• Must possess good writing skills and be familiar with both the scientific and vernacular vocabularies.
• Good knowledge of applicable government specifications, standards and regulations such as Quality System Regulation and ISO standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Your Background

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor''s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Associate''s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience

Preferred Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering, Technology, Science or Business
• 6-8 years related experience with 3 to 5 years of management experience in engineering, operations or related field.
• Quality discipline certification (e.g., CQA, CQE, CQM, etc.).
• Experience in dealing with representatives from Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory agencies.
• Quality Engineering Certification (ASQ).
• Advanced Degree (ex. Masters).

Travel Expectations

Up to 10%

EOE