Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer

Location:
Warsaw, IN

Need a candidate who worked with Zimmer in the past

Role

Summary:

Lead manufacturing engineering activities across multiple orthopedic implant and instrument value streams, providing technical leadership, operational support, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 Manufacturing Engineers, providing technical guidance and daily support.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for injection molding and knee machining operations, supporting issue resolution and process stability.
• Support manufacturing operations across 7 value streams, including knee machining, hip cup additive manufacturing, polymer injection molding.
• Manage and resolve nonconformances related to machining, finishing, packaging, and cleanroom operations.
• Author and execute equipment and process validations (EQ, OQ, PQ) in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on cost reduction, work-in-process (WIP) reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Drive backorder reduction and support resolution of production constraints.
• Lead and support issue evaluations to ensure timely root cause analysis and closure.
• Update and improve work instructions to enhance operator efficiency, engagement, and compliance.
• Identify and close EHS and operational improvement actions, including “Good Saves” and safety observations.
• Maintain and update master BOMs and routers within JD Edwards (JDE).
• Execute plant layout and floor space optimization initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

Orthopedic Implants & Surgical Instruments

GMP / Regulated Manufacturing

Nonconformance & Issue Management

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

EHS & Operational Excellence

Associate

Contract

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance