Quality Engineering Technician - 1st Shift (684034) at Zimmer Dental Inc in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet Dental is a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry solutions with more than 60 years of industry experience. We are proud to be part of one of the largest musculoskeletal companies in the world. Our mission is to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world. Every 10 seconds, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week patients around the world receive a Zimmer Biomet product, resulting in helping millions of people each year. #ZBDental

The Quality Engineering Technician works with the Quality Engineers supporting:

• Day to day operations


• Non Conformance Reports (NCRs)


• Out of Tolerance Gage Reports


• Customer Complaints


• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) development and implementation


• Operational Procedures revisions and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives


• Actively supports and participates in special projects


• Performs all duties with strict observance of company’s procedures, GMP’s, SOP’s and other internal and external requirements or regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• In a timely manner, identify, report and seek corrections for calibration out of tolerance (OOT) incidents.


• Responsible for actively participating in investigations: Non Conformance Report (NCR), Out of Tolerance, and Customer Complaints.


• Publish Metric Trending Plans for Calibration. Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) resolution.


• Assists with revising Operational Procedures and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.


• Training delivery to other team members that will perform tasks related to the same area.


• In the absence of the QA Calibration Engineer, may participate in department and cross functional meetings as necessary.


• Executes validation protocols, gage repetitivity and reproducibility (R&R) testing, data analysis and completes the required reports.


• Completes Vertex programming, CMM programming and SPC template completion.

Expected Areas of Competence

• Proficient technical writing abilities.


• Broad knowledge of good documentation practices and good manufacturing processes.


• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and drawings.


• Knowledgeable in the area of Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).


• Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills.


• Able to work with minimum supervision and under pressure.


• Takes initiative and makes good judgment in the performance of duties.


• Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.


• Knowledge in FDA & ISO regulations are a plus.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required


• A minimum of Five years of relevant experience is required


• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) is highly preferred

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5%

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/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.