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Senior Quality Engineer

Zimmer Biomet
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
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

Responsible for gathering relevant, factual information and data to solve quality-related problems. Resolve issues by identifying and applying solutions from acquired technical experience and guided precedents. Plan and lead projects by identifying and organizing activities into time dependent sequencing with realistic timelines. Work effectively/ productively with all departments by developing a team atmosphere. Responsible for assuring products conform to established requirements and standards through appropriate audit, inspection, and test activities. Interacts with many different functional departments, suppliers, and experts outside Zimmer to implement Zimmer Quality goals.

How You'll Create Impact

  • 10% - Formulates procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
  • 15% - Provides leadership for quality engineering projects from concept through design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.
  • 40% - Develops and implements corrective/preventative action plans
  • 10% - Collects and analyzes data for gauge and product evaluation.
  • 15% - Identifies critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials needed for the completion of new products.
  • 10% - Ensures that suppliers have the necessary information and facilities to deliver quality products to Zimmer.

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Ability to work within a team environment and build relationships outside of the department as well as outside the company (suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
  • Facilitates team efforts on quality engineering projects.
  • Ability to deliver, meet deadlines and have results orientation.
  • Able to communicate both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company.
  • Microsoft Office Suite, expert knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods, and are able to use optical comparators and CMMs.
  • Knowledge of statistics, process control, and process capability

Your Background

  • B.S. in engineering or an alternative Bachelor’s degree program with certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE).
  • Certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE) or the Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE) granted through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) preferred
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a Quality Engineering role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Combination of education and experience may be considered (in evaluating experience relative to requirements)

Travel Expectations

  • Up to 20%

Expected Compensation - $80,000-$100,000 base salary.

EOE

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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