Process Engineer - CMM Programmer

• The Process Engineer

• CMM Programmer at Zimmer Biomet in Costa Rica is responsible for managing calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for Continuous Measurement Machines (CMMs), ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. The role involves evaluating CMM programs, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting manufacturing operations through technical documentation and process validation. Candidates should have a B.S. in chemical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field, with at least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a medical device or GD&T context. Proficiency in CMM programming (PCDMIS), calibration, and maintenance, as well as knowledge of cGMP, SAP, and related software, is essential. The position may require up to 10% travel and experience with technical documentation and process improvement.

• The Process Engineer

• CMM Programmer at Zimmer Biomet plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement systems used in medical device manufacturing. This position is responsible for managing calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for Continuous Measurement Machines (CMMs), ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and technical requirements. The role involves evaluating CMM programs, supporting troubleshooting, and providing analytical support for process improvements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and solution providers is essential to optimise manufacturing processes and equipment performance. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

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 recognised.

What You Can Expect

The CMM Programmer will manage calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure those programs remain up to date and cGMP compliant, focusing on Continuous Measurement Machines (CMMs). Schedule calibration, PMs and repair activities with System Owners and third-party service providers to ensure minimum equipment/ CMM downtimes for a manufacturing site.

How You'll Create Impact

• Manage calibration and PM schedules to ensure timely completion of CMMs calibrations, PMs, and repairs.
• Evaluate CMMs programs used to measure features and characteristics from the manufactured implants, based on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Assist in the creation of Out Of Tolerance calibration reports and deviationsl assist in impact assessments and investigation of OOTs, NCRs, CAPAs, and Issue Evaluations, as required by area manager.
• Basic programming knowledge of CMMs (PCDMIS application) to support manufacturing operations.
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CMM equipment based on American National Standard ASME B89.4.1 1997/2001b Volumetric Performance Approach including X, Y and Z axis linearity calibration. Knowledge of CMM components such as probes, controllers, sphere standards, tips and interfaces.
• Work with solution providers to ensure that the manufacturing processes leveraged best practices to improve the efficiency and quality of measurement systems.
• Driving the understanding of metrology technology to assure that our capabilities meet technical requirements, and represent the most appropriate technology available.
• Provide analytical support for the selection and validation of measurement and test equipment and calibrations. Use statistical analysis to identify trends, outliers and measure process performance.
• Perform TMVs and Gage R&Rs ensuring measurement systems meet accuracy and repeatability requirements. Perform and provide input for process validations and capability studies.
• Independently troubleshoot operational issues in a manufacturing or project environment and leading troubleshooting efforts with cross functional teams.
• Have a good understanding of basic IT hardware to ensure equipment performance and reporting is efficient. Work with operators to help with training and design interfaces that are intuitive to aid operator onboarding.
• Conducting feasibility studies to estimate product/ process costs, analyze capital equipment utilization, capacity, and capability requirements affecting the make versus buy decision.

*This not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for the purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act. *

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong knowledge in performing calibration and maintenance activities to CMMs equipment based on American National Standard ASME B89.4.1 1997/2001b Volumetric Performance Approach including X, Y and Z axis linearity calibration.
• Basic knowledge in CMM programming/ coding based of GD&T principles, using PCDMIS Software Application.
• Experience in planning maintenance &/ or calibration activities.
• Experience investigating GMP calibration or instrument failures.
• Experience in preparing technical instructions/ procedures (MOPs, SCPs)
• Demonstrated expertise in measurement instrumentation theory & method develpment.
• Demonstrated expertised in highly regulated instrumentation such as CMMs, Rondcom, Surfom, Vertex, among other instruments.
• Strong knowledge of evaluating, revision and correction of existing or developed CMMs programs.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, corporate, & site level requirements & procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documents, instructions & reports.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical information to others.
• Working knowledge of SAP, EtQ, and PCDMIS, among other applications
• Working knowledge of Word & Excel software applications.
• Working knowledge of handling & accounting for measurement uncertainty.

Your Background

• B.S. in chemical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or other engineering science.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a medical device manufacturer or equivalent GD&T experience in automotive, aerospace or tool & die manufacturing fields.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing calibration and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of CMM calibrations, PMs, and repairs.
• Play a key role in shaping the evaluation of CMM programs based on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Help drive innovation in the creation of Out Of Tolerance calibration reports and assist in impact assessments and investigations of OOTs, NCRs, CAPAs, and Issue Evaluations.
• Take ownership of basic programming knowledge of CMMs using PCDMIS application to support manufacturing operations.
• Deliver high-quality calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of CMM equipment according to ASME B89.4.1 1997/2001b Volumetric Performance Approach, including X, Y, and Z axis linearity calibration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to work with solution providers and ensure best practices are leveraged to improve measurement system efficiency and quality.
• Lead efforts to provide analytical support for the selection and validation of measurement and test equipment and calibrations.
• Perform TMVs and Gage R&Rs to ensure measurement systems meet accuracy and repeatability requirements.
• Independently troubleshoot operational issues in a manufacturing or project environment and lead troubleshooting efforts with cross-functional teams.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge in performing calibration and maintenance activities to CMMs equipment based on ASME B89.4.1 1997/2001b Volumetric Performance Approach, including X, Y, and Z axis linearity calibration.
• Basic knowledge in CMM programming or coding based on GD&T principles, using PCDMIS Software Application.
• Experience in planning maintenance and/or calibration activities.
• Experience investigating GMP calibration or instrument failures.
• Experience in preparing technical instructions and procedures such as MOPs and SCPs.
• Expertise in measurement instrumentation theory and development.
• Expertise in highly regulated instrumentation such as CMMs, Rondcom, Surfom, Vertex, and other instruments.
• Ability to evaluate, revise, and correct existing or developed CMMs programs.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, corporate, and site level requirements and procedures.
• Proficiency in SAP, EtQ, PCDMIS, Word, and Excel software applications.

Education:

• A B.S. in chemical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or other engineering science is required.