Associate Quality Engineer - Design
Zimmer Biomet · Englewood, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $50k–$70k
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Zimmer Biomet (medical devices) in Englewood, CO. In this role, you will be a guardian of product excellence and patient safety.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, GD&T, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Machining
- Base pay
- $50k–$70k
- Day to day
- overnight travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $86k–$130k. This one lists $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 31 quality engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live quality postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- About 43% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $82k–$129k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 58%
- AS9100 42%
- Supplier quality 42%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 42%
- ISO 9001 39%
- SPC 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, Machining, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Zimmer Biomet
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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Full description from Zimmer BiometAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
and Duties
- ◆Participate on project teams as a contributing member by providing quality engineering support under the direction of Sr. Design Quality Engineers & management in the development of new products and processes, supporting legacy released systems, and continuously improving company’s products.
- ◆Provide support for the manufacturing areas (internal and external). Work with production personnel and supervision to determine and monitor quality metrics, sample plans, and inspection methods.
- ◆Participate in the non-conforming product process to address and resolve issues. Support corrective and preventive action investigations to resolve the root cause of problems.
- ◆Perform inspections and use typical equipment used in inspection.
- ◆Assist project teams on compliance with design control
requirements
per FDA QSR, European MDD/MDR, ISO 13485 and other applicable ISO/EN standards
- ✓Participate in risk management activities in compliance with ISO 14971 as expressed in the company’s Quality Management System.
- ✓Assist in supplier qualification process; interface with suppliers to ensure product compliance to specification.
- ✓Support the execution of verification & validation protocols, testing, and generation of test reports.
- ✓Assist in Design Control and Transfer for release of new product development projects.
- ✓Support the writing and reviewing of procedures, plans, protocols, and reports to ensure regulatory compliance.
- ✓Accurately represent quality processes to 3rd party auditors (FDA, ISO 13485, MDSAP, etc.)
- ✓Other duties as assigned
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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
Want to ensure the next generation of medical devices meets the highest standards of excellence?
Paragon 28 (a Zimmer Biomet company) is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer - Design to join our team in Englewood, Colorado . In this role, you will be a guardian of product excellence and patient safety. Rather than just checking boxes, you will play a hands-on role in developing and maintaining our quality systems from day one. You will sit at the vital intersection of innovation and execution—directly influencing product development, shaping manufacturing processes, and strengthening our supply chain to bring world-class products to life.
How You'll Create Impact
Essential
Your Background
- •Bachelor’s in engineering or technical discipline
- •Familiarity with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485:2016 and other Government / ISO Standards
- •Familiarity with Medical Device Design Controls preferred
- •Technical writing skills that include Quality Management Systems (QMS) and procedures
- •Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- •Knowledge in Machining methodologies preferrable (Titanium and Stainless-Steel experience best), knowledge of hardness, passivation, surface treatments, cleaning techniques etc. for communication with Suppliers and Engineers.
- •Competent computer skills (MS Office Suite, SAP Preferred)
Travel Expectations
Less than 10% overnight travel.
EOE