Quality Assurance Technician (611160)

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Requisition Number EMEA10794 Employment Type Full-time Location BridgendWhat Is It Like To Work at Zimmer BiometAt Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.Zimmer Biomet Offers You An Exciting Position With Good Career Prospects in a Fast-growing International Business, And a Competitive Remuneration Package

• Possibility to grow, develop, and be promoted within a Team
• Friendly, warm and creative atmosphere
• Healthy, inspiring, and international work environment
• Ongoing coaching and talent development
• Competitive reward packages
• Annual bonus
• Social and CSR events
• Wellbeing initiatives

What You Can ExpectReporting 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.How You Create Impact

• 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

What Will Make You Stand Out

• 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.

What Will Make You Successful

• 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

Who We AreZimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Looking to make an impact? Join us and make a difference.Learn more about us by visiting zimmerbiomet.com