Badr Binrabba
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Zimmer Biomet, leading cross-functional teams to drive large transformation initiatives. Expert in process optimization and team development, achieving a 30% output increase while fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in cost reduction and strategic project execution, delivering impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mfg. Engineering Manager
ZIMMER BIOMET
12.2021 - Current
- Lead a cross-functional team of senior engineers, designers, and programmers delivering medium- to large-scale strategic projects across all business units, including capacity expansion, cost reduction, and compliance initiatives.
- Develop business cases for major capital investments, integrating technical feasibility, financial modeling, and ROI analysis.
- Founded team to identify manufacturing disruptive opportunities and drive operational excellence, enhancing competitive advantage.
- Set team strategy and contributed to site long-term planning; implemented standardized project execution framework, improving delivery consistency.
- Led manufacturing network optimization initiatives, consolidating processes and exiting ~40,000 sq. ft. facility, streamlining operations.
- Routinely meet with production finance leadership to expand financial knowledge.
- Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing talent through structured performance and career development planning.
Manufacturing Engineer Sr. II (Remediation Project Team Manager)
ZIMMER BIOMET
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Led team of eight engineers to deliver project goals.
- Responsible for remediating more than 3500 unique item numbers that yield a yearly revenue of about +$40M.
- Conducted interviews and hired candidates to meet project staffing needs.
- Coached and trained team members on task requirements to enhance project execution.
- Tracked progress of tasks and deliverables, and routinely presented project updates to management.
Manufacturing Engineer Sr. II (Team Manager)
ZIMMER BIOMET
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead engineer for the Micro-fixation and Bone Cement business units with 7 direct reports.
- Led a Lean project that resulted in a 30% output increase, and a 39% reduction in non-conformances.
- Coached team on process improvement and supported cost savings projects, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Prioritized engineering projects/tasks for team, tracking progress and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Conducted training sessions for production personnel on quality concerns and process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Performed numerous quality investigation activities, and successfully completed two (2) CAPA’s.
Mfg. Engineer/Mfg. Senior Engineer I
ZIMMER BIOMET
01.2017 - 09.2019
- In charge of all engineering related matters within the Bone Cement business unit.
- Drafted validation protocols and summary reports, including biannual Aseptic Process Simulation.
- Successfully completed four (4) CAPAs that involved corrective actions to recurring issues.
- Created, and revised numerous procedures and work instructions.
- Performed several process improvement initiatives to optimize the aseptic filling, and packaging processes.
Manufacturing Engineer
ZIMMER BIOMET
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Led all engineering related activities for the Poly Knee Tibial Plates business unit.
- Responsible for resolving daily production issues as well as dispositioning non-conforming products.
- Performed several product/process changes for business continuity and/or process improvement.
Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer
ZIMMER BIOMET
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Administrated the (5S) program for 4 buildings.
- Performed time studies for various manufacturing cells and created several value stream maps.
Manufacturing/Validation Engineer
ZIMMER BIOMET
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Authored various validation summary reports and supporting memorandums.
- Responsible for the completion and closing of several validations (OQ/PQ).
Project Engineer
Zeeco Inc.
Tulsa, USA
02.2014 - 12.2014
Process Improvement Engineer (Intern)
CIMA Technology
Pittsburgh, USA
05.2013 - 08.2013
Education
M.S. - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2013
B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2012
Skills
- Large transformation initiatives
- Cross-functional leadership
- Process optimization
- Cost reduction
- Team development
Timeline
Mfg. Engineering Manager
ZIMMER BIOMET
12.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer Sr. II (Remediation Project Team Manager)
ZIMMER BIOMET
06.2020 - 05.2021
Manufacturing Engineer Sr. II (Team Manager)
ZIMMER BIOMET
09.2019 - 06.2020
Mfg. Engineer/Mfg. Senior Engineer I
ZIMMER BIOMET
01.2017 - 09.2019
Manufacturing Engineer
ZIMMER BIOMET
03.2016 - 01.2017
Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer
ZIMMER BIOMET
09.2015 - 03.2016
Manufacturing/Validation Engineer
ZIMMER BIOMET
12.2014 - 09.2015
Project Engineer
Zeeco Inc.
02.2014 - 12.2014
Process Improvement Engineer (Intern)
CIMA Technology
05.2013 - 08.2013
M.S. - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University