Quality Engineer I

The Quality Engineer I at Zimmer Biomet is responsible for evaluating the conformity of medical devices throughout their lifecycle at the distribution centre. Key duties include performing product inspections, documenting nonconformities, and supporting the creation and revision of quality processes. The role requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and proficiency in MS Office Suite. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a regulated environment, preferably within the medical device sector. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred. Experience in product inspections and working within a quality team is advantageous. The position emphasises customer focus and adherence to established standards and regulations.

The Quality Engineer I at Zimmer Biomet plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and conformity of medical devices throughout their lifecycle at the distribution centre. This position is responsible for overseeing product inspections, documenting nonconformities, and supporting the implementation of quality processes and written instructions. The role requires a strong focus on user and patient safety, as well as effective communication and teamwork within a regulated environment. Zimmer Biomet offers a supportive culture, development opportunities, and a flexible working environment, with competitive total rewards and wellness incentives as part of its commitment to employee well-being.

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

As a Quality Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for evaluating product conformity of medical devices throughout their lifecycle at the distribution center. Employee will oversee activities from receiving, installation, servicing, and end of life from a quality perspective to ensure user and patient safety.

• Perform receiving product inspections
  a. Follow established procedures and processes to determine compliance of product
  b. Document and report nonconforming product through Nonconformance Reports (NCR)

• Support creation, revision, and implementation of processes and written instructions

• Review servicing records for work performed on product

• Performs other tasks within the functional work area, as instructed by the Supervisor or Designee.
  This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

How You'll Create Impact

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Must possess good communication (oral and written) skills.
• Team work and customer focus oriented.
• Computer literate with proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or similar office applications.

What Makes You Stand Out

Education/Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in a regulated environment, preferably in the medical device field

• Experience performing product inspections preferred

• Experience working within a quality team, with a basic understanding of the associated standards and regulations preferred

• Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred

Physical Requirements

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 evaluating product conformity of medical devices throughout their lifecycle at the distribution centre.
• Take ownership of overseeing activities from receiving, installation, servicing, and end-of-life from a quality perspective to ensure user and patient safety.
• Perform receiving product inspections by following established procedures and processes to determine compliance.
• Document and report nonconforming products through Nonconformance Reports (NCR).
• Support creation, revision, and implementation of processes and written instructions.
• Review servicing records for work performed on the product.
• Perform other tasks within the functional work area, as instructed by the Supervisor or Designee.

Skills:

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a customer focus oriented approach.
• Show proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or similar office applications.
• Experience in a regulated environment, preferably in the medical device field, is required.
• Experience performing product inspections is preferred.
• Experience working within a quality team and understanding associated standards and regulations is preferred.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred.