Supplier Quality Engineer

Zimmer Biomet; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader, seeks a supplier quality professional to lead nonconformities, CAPA, change notification, SPPA and supplier performance initiatives. You will coordinate across RA, engineering, sourcing and SMEs to ensure material quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis and continuous improvement in the supplier base, with travel and audits across sites as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or non-US equivalent; technical/engineering or life sciences field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Supplier Quality, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in medical device industry preferred.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete supplier nonconformities on time with containment and disposition.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Coordinate SCN with RA, Development, Process Eng, Research Eng, Sourcing and SMEs.
• Lead SPPA activities with suppliers and SMEs.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier base for quality and reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance at quarterly reviews.
• Support global procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Assist during audits (internal, corporate, MDSAP, Notified Body, FDA).

Skills

Cross-functional

Communication

Root cause analysis

Supplier evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Supplier audits

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or non-US equivalent

Technical/Engineering/Life Sciences degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 Supplier Qualification, Supplier Change Notification, Supplier Corrective Action, Supplier Nonconformity Reports and Part / Service Qualification of all Quality Impacting Suppliers.

How You'll Create Impact

• Supplier Nonconformities are to be completed on time. This includes responsibility to implement adequate containment, perform investigation and to disposition nonconforming material.
• Supplier Corrective Actions are to be completed on time to phase and must eliminate the reoccurrence of non-conformance. This includes responsibility for the implementation of adequate containment and support of supplier during investigation, action plan, implementation and verification of effectiveness phase.
• Supplier Change Notification (SCN) shall be lead and conducted in partnership with RA (Regulatory Affairs), Development Engineering, Process Engineering, Research Engineering, Sourcing, and SME (Subject Matter Expert) if applicable. This includes responsibility to coordinate the change impact assessment and coordinate the implementation activities with the supplier and SMEs.
• Supplier Production Process Approval (SPPA) shall be lead and implemented on time and to plan. This includes responsibilities to coordinate SPPA activities with the supplier and SMEs.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier base to enhance the quality, efficiency, and reliability of supplied components or services.
• Supplier Performance shall be monitored and reported at the Quarterly Supplier Review Board.
• Support the implementation of global procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Support during audits such as internal, corporate, MDSAP, Notified Body, FDA.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Support intricate, cross-functional activities involving diverse stakeholders from various sites with distinct requirements.
• Effective communication with internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues, implement changes, and ensure alignment with quality objectives.
• Identifying and addressing root causes of quality issues through structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate and select suppliers, assess their capabilities, and manage relationships to ensure consistent quality of supplied components or services.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards such as ISO 13485 and other international regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree (or non-US equivalent) required. Technical/engineering degree, life sciences or related field preferred. Alternate degrees may be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Engineering, Quality, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in medical device industry preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Travel Expectations

• 20%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability