Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Change & Compliance

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

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.