Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering

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Warsaw, Indiana, US Until 10/3/2026 7+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

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 talent 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 included, respected, empowered, and recognized.


What You Can Expect

Help support the operations organization by providing manufacturing and engineering knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset to help solve various challenges within the business. This will include leading projects, supporting the day-to-day within a regulated environment, and managing cross-functional partnerships to help align on goals and meet company objectives. 

How You'll Create Impact

  • Define facility needs with operations, quality, manufacturing engineers and maintenance personnel
  • Hire, train, and have oversight responsibility for direct reports and facility maintenance personnel
  • Oversee details for installation of new equipment, process and products
  • Coordinating outside contractors and vendors; Write purchase orders as required
  • Coordinate IQ, OQ & PQ projects with Engineers, Operations and Materials Management Personnel
  • Play key role in manufacturing and engineering annual budget submission
  • Oversee manufacturing processes performance and trends
  • Participate in CAPA
  • Participate in facility and product audits both internal and outside agencies
  • Perform plant and process tours as required
  • Facilities’ future upgrades, modifications and capacity expansions

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience managing project budgets and monitoring progress per budget goal
  • Vendor management experience with hands-on external negotiations
  • Raw Material manufacturing, investment casting, polymer molding, or bio-materials fabrication experiences to GMP 
  • Knowledge or experience with ISO 13485 requirements a plus (med device) 
  • Experience leading both exempt and non-exempt employees

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science is required
  • 7+ years of progressive engineering experience including 3 years or more with direct reports is required
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering experience including 3 years or more with direct reports is preferred

Travel Expectations

  • Approximately 10% domestic travel expected

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Expected Compensation Range: $145k to $175k, plus target bonus

About this role

Summary

Lead manufacturing projects, manage teams, oversee budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance in a GMP environment.

Job title

Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

medical technology

Location requirements

Warsaw, Indiana, United States; remote not allowed

Salary

$145k–$175k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringproject budgetsvendor managementISO 13485GMP

Preferred skills

bio-materials fabricationinvestment casting

Specializations

manufacturingproject managementregulatory complianceprocess improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Warsaw, IN, USA

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