Engineering Manager-ENG6123
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopaedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2008 sales were approximately $4.1 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of approximately 8,500 employees worldwide.
Job Posting Title Engineering Manager-ENG6123 Principal Duties & Responsibilities *Responsible for managing the work performance of various levels of process engineers. *Develop and implement process improvement ideas, providing feedback to
management on cost and labor saving ideas. Leader of the Value Improvement Team (VIT). *Ensure that all manufacturing process documentation is clear, complete, and correct. Maintain compliance with QSR and ISO regulations and record keeping requirements. Champion of the Material Review Board (MRB) team. *Prepare monthly reports for
management on all departmental issues and accomplishments. *Oversight of all process improvements, new equipment/technology commercialization, and process validation activities. *Drives continuous improvement in the key competencies of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA. Job Summary Oversight of the process engineering team. Responsible for all manufacturing engineering support across Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), EDM, Conventional Machining, and Cleaning processes. Responsible for validation and commercialization of new processes, technologies, and equipment. Develop and drive productivity projects, RCCA, cost saving initiatives, SPC, and overall Operational Excellence strategies.
Requirements:
Expected Areas of Competence (KSA's) *Understands and complies with regulatory requirements (Quality Systems Regulations, ISO, Quality Manual, EHS, etc) as they apply to implantable medical devices. *Process Validation (IQ,OQ,PQ) in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment *Proven track record of successful implementation of process improvements and cost reduction initiatives *Comfortable with technical oversight of complex equipment and processes *Strong Six-Sigma background using statistical rationale to justify all decisions. *Strong problem solving skills. Able to analyze all aspects of a situation, identify potential
solutions and implement the best solution in a timely manner *Demonstrates the ability to keep projects on schedule, as well as team members and direct reports. *Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing timelines and a wide variety of deliverables *Strong oral presentation and technical writing skills required. *Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas, and persuade others to accomplish challenging goals and objectives. *Knowledge of effective communication and how to impact and influence people Education/Experience Requirements *BS in engineering, or related technical discipline plus at least five years of experience in overseeing an engineering group in a manufacturing environment following Quality System Regulations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MS in engineering preferable. Six-Sigma Green Belt certification required with Black Belt certification preferable.
