Patient Specific - Sr Additive Manufacturing Engineer - Urgently Hiring!

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

The Additive Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for executing and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) created parts at Paragon 28. This is an ISO 13485-regulated site producing medical products. Scope includes file receipt, build preparation, scheduling support, part finishing, inspection, packaging, and shipping of medical devices. The role also leads engineering tasks and supports overall activities surrounding new product qualifications, process development, and continuous improvement projects. Attention to detail, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to prioritize activities in a dynamic environment are key attributes. This position is 100% onsite at our Englewood, Colorado location

How You'll Create Impact

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare, set up, and monitor additive manufacturing builds (SLS).
• Post-process manufactured parts using tools and machinery (e.g., bead blasters, drills, finishing equipment).
• Inspect and validate parts using pin gauges, calipers, and other quality inspection tools.
• Maintain additive manufacturing equipment and shop environment in compliance with ISO 13485.
• Generate build documentation including Device History Records (DHRs).
• Follow and revise / improve existing SOPs and contribute to the creation of new procedures as needed.
• Evaluate failures and recommend process or design adjustments to improve quality and reduce scrap.
• Support engineering teams in bringing new products and manufacturing processes into production through process development and validation.
• Develop, monitor and improve KPIs including lead time and COGS related to the lab
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to increase efficiency and reliability of manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Background

Qualification

Work Environment

This job is performed in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work with their hands to create finished parts from the initial 3D-printed form. This requires operating machinery such as bead-blasters, dust collectors, and other finishing equipment. The ability to use hand tools, such as drills, and inspection equipment, such as pin gauges, is required.

Communicate with individuals internal and external to the organization. The employee frequently is required to move about the facility. The employee may be required to lift up-to 50 lbs. by themselves. Ability to sit / stand / walk for extended periods of time (can be 8 hours plus), as well as bend / stoop / squat and balance frequently.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This role requires full time onsite presence. It may reasonably require additional hours during the week and weekend; specific requirements will be determined with Manager.

Travel Expectations

less than 10% travel

Compensation Data

Annual Salary Range : $78,000-$120,000 USD depending on skills and experience

Physical Requirements

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability