Quality Assurance Technician Bridgend, Wales
Job description
Job Summary
About us
Zimmer Biomet is one of the leading international companies in the field of medical technology. Together with more than 18,000 people worldwide we deliver medical implants to more than 100 countries. Our products and solutions restore mobility, alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world.
Our innovations helps treat disorders of, or injuries to, the bones, joints and supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, we help millions of people to live better lives.
It’s our promise to look beyond what’s possible now and discover what’s possible next and to help healthcare professionals and their patients progress to the next level. Every day, we focus on improving musculoskeletal healthcare.
Our Mission is to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life around the world.
About the role
Here at Zimmer Biomet Bridgend Plant we have a Quality Assurance Technician position available in our Quality department.
Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineer, the successful candidate will be working on a 24/7 shift rotation, where they will lead & work as part of a team to maintain high quality standards. The position will be challenging and will require an ability to have good product and process knowledge, work with cross functional teams, able work on their own initiative with minimum supervision and lead by example on every task they partake in.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing Quality support across all shifts for issue management and control
- Rapid Problem solving and containment on shift by QA personnel
- Lead Quality related training activities within operational and Quality areas across site
- Provide support to Operations and Quality personnel to aid in product/ process knowledge and personal work related development
- Conducting ‘roving inspection’ of product adhering to relevant procedures
- Hold cage review and product disposition to support QE’s in determining root cause
- Provide Final Product release on all shifts
- Control of Porous & HA coating release
- Control of cleaning system water sampling & product sampling
- Performing Gemba walks on a shift basis
- Provide support to production & QC inspectors for Quality issues on shift
- Provide support to QE’s on scrap & rework reduction projects.
- Provide support where required during external audits (e.g. Back room support as document runner)
- Contribute to Quality Circle group discussions to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Drive 5s adherence within the quality areas
Expected Areas of Competence
- Must be versatile, flexible, with good judgement to prioritise tasks, have good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and spoken), with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels within the organisation.
- The ability to handle issues in a courteous, efficient and effective manner, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
- Follow and understand procedures, drawings, measuring techniques, engineering and validation processes.
- Cleanroom experience essential, (no known ailments that could hinder entering the Cleanroom)
- Working knowledge of manufacturing best practices such as GMP & GDP
- Knowledge of Production Systems (SAP, Kronos, EtQ, Adapt/SwiftView, File stream, CAD, Minitab and common Microsoft packages) would be an advantage
- Document Management Control systems knowledge would be an advantage
- Ability to write clear and concise documentation e.g. procedures, change control documents.
- Follows all Safety guidelines at all times
Education/Experience Requirements
- Preferably a Minimum of 3 years of experience in regulated manufacturing operations environment with an emphasis on quality with a faultless and proven track record.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical skills and problem solving acumen
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a strong sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of applicable medical device regulations including Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485 desirable but not essential.
Travel Requirements
n/a
Additional Information
Additional Information
At Zimmer Biomet you will experience an incredible culture based on respect and giving more. We are exceptionally passionate about our brands and genuinely care about our people, continually investing in their development and wellbeing.
What’s on Offer:
- Extremely Competitive salary
- Shift premium (where applicable)
- Competitive Annual Bonus package
- Recognition of length of service anniversaries
- Long service annual leave benefits
- Colleague Referral Scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme with up to 10% company contribution
- Life Assurance including death in service
- Income Protection
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support in areas such as mental health, financial advice along with free counselling sessions.
- Onsite Mental Health first aiders
- Discounted Gym membership
- Development and training investment programmes
- Free on-site parking
- Unite Union Representation onsite
- Onsite subsidised restaurant
Working hours (depending on area of the business)
- 24/7 continental shift pattern to include a shift premium
- 24/5 shift pattern to include a shift premium
- Monday to Friday, flexibility to cover core working hours
If this sounds like somewhere you could thrive in and you’d like to find out more, please apply as we would love to discuss your application further. We reserve the right to close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for the role. For more information about Zimmer Biomet, please visit: https://www.zimmerbiomet.eu/en
