Graduate Quality Engineer

About Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in medical technology for nearly a century, enhancing patient mobility with one of its products or technologies every 8 seconds. The company fosters a culture of innovation, recognition, inclusion, and wellness, offering flexible work environments, employee resource groups, and competitive rewards tailored to each location.

Graduate Quality Engineer Programme Overview

This structured 24-month graduate programme aims to develop foundational skills in quality engineering, system adherence, and cross-functional project support within Zimmer Biomet. The role is located primarily in Shannon for 18 months, followed by a 6-month rotation at the Galway site to gain diverse operational experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in quality engineering and systems activities to ensure products and processes meet required standards.
• Help develop, review, and maintain procedural documents, specifications, forms, and quality records per site requirements.
• Participate in investigations related to non-conformance, quality issues, complaints, and process deviations, supporting prompt resolution.
• Support Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), including problem identification, root cause analysis, tracking, effectiveness review, and closure.
• Contribute to risk management efforts for internal and external matters, including risk assessments and documentation updates.
• Assist in validation, inspection planning, data gathering, and trend analysis to monitor product and process quality.
• Compile and analyze quality data to aid decision-making, continuous improvements, and project reporting.
• Help prepare for audits and participate under supervision in internal audit activities as skills develop.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain on quality projects and improvement initiatives.
• Complete the rotation between Shannon and Galway sites, applying insights to both environments.
• Maintain training compliance and follow the structured development plan of the graduate programme.
• Perform additional quality-related duties consistent with the role’s level and training objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Recent graduate or expected graduate with a degree in Quality, Engineering, Science, or related disciplines.
• Previous experience such as internships, placements, projects within manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or regulated sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong enthusiasm to build a career in quality engineering within a regulated industry.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a capacity for rapid learning.
• Interest in quality assurance, compliance, manufacturing, or regulated industries.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, detail orientation, and a structured work approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop relationships across departments and sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Open to learning quality system standards, audit methods, CAPA processes, and risk management techniques.
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and receptiveness to coaching and constructive feedback.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel between sites may be needed for training and project collaboration.