Quality Engineer I - CAPA & Process Improvement Lead

Zimmer Biomet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet seeks a Quality Engineer to drive quality processes across manufacturing, CAPA, NCMR, calibration, and preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

You will lead risk-based investigations, analyze quality metrics, manage calibration programs, and support internal/external audits while developing quality procedures and SOPs to uphold a strong quality culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or CQE certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of work experience in quality engineering or related field.
• Experience with NCMR, CAPA, root cause analysis, risk management, change control, audits, product release.

Responsibilities

• Lead NCMR and CAPA processes with root-cause investigations and timely closure.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks and preventive actions.
• Manage Equipment Calibration and Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Support internal and external audits and corrective action follow-up.
• Develop and improve quality procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.

Skills

NCMR & CAPA leadership

Risk-based decision making

Quality metrics analysis

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

B.S. in engineering or CQE

Tools

CMMs

Optical comparators

Job description

Zimmer Biomet seeks a Quality Engineer to drive quality processes across manufacturing, CAPA, NCMR, calibration, and preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

You will lead risk-based investigations, analyze quality metrics, manage calibration programs, and support internal/external audits while developing quality procedures and SOPs to uphold a strong quality culture.