Quality Engineer - Urgently Hiring!

Zimmer Biomet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK is seeking a professional to execute product failure investigations and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in engineering or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience. This role requires strong communication skills and an understanding of quality engineering principles. The company offers a flexible working environment and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards

Wellness incentives

Flexible working environment

Employee resource groups (ERGs)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the orthopedic industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause investigations to drive product improvement and quality.
• Write medical device and vigilance reports to competent authorities.
• Formulate procedures, specifications, and standards for products.

Skills

Team collaboration

Results orientation

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to read blueprints

Understanding of QSR/ISO regulations

FMEA

Product testing methods

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Job description

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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 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

Responsible for executing product failure root cause investigations according to global requirements to drive product and regulatory compliance. Activities will include but are not limited to complaint evaluation and investigation, the filing of Medical Device & Vigilance Reports, tracking and trending of product quality, identification, execution, and closure of remedial actions, and other complaint handling activities for the global enterprise in compliance with applicable regulations and guidance requirements worldwide.

How You'll Create Impact

• Perform root cause investigations to drive product improvement and quality.
• Write medical device and vigilance reports to competent authorities and notified bodies.
• Formulates procedures, specifications, and standards for Zimmer products and processes.
• Develops and implements corrective/preventative action plans.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to work within a team environment and build relationships outside of the department as well as outside the company (suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
• Ability to deliver, meet deadlines and have results orientation.
• Able to communicate both orally and in written form to multiple levels of the company.
• Demonstrates characteristics of high potential for future development opportunities.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, thorough understanding of QSR/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA, and product testing methods.

Your Background

• B.S. in engineering or an alternative Bachelor's degree program with certification as a quality engineer (e.g. CQE).
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and medical device, particularly Orthopedic industry, experience preferred.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability