Posted 05 June, 2026
Quality Technician - Nights
Zimmer Ortho Mfg Ltd
Galway,Connacht,Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 137_730831_10611
Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!
What You Can Expect
This is a nights role that is typically spread across a 3/4 day rotating week with each day being a 12 hour shift.
As Qulaity Technician you will provide first level Quality Engineering support to production. Role model quality compliance best practices on shift. Be the primary point of contact for any quality excursions and act immediately to control all affected product and resolve the non-conformance. Work with Engineering on new equipment and program releases.
How You'll Create Impact
- Disposition all non-conforming lots on hold in a timely manner and fully compliant to procedure.
- Assess all product builders in training for certification readiness.
- Analyse all gage calibration failures for impact to product and conduct follow-up activities as necessary to control all affected product.
- Support Engineering through review of program First Article Lay-outs and through qualification of new equipment.
- Conduct test Method Validations on product acceptance activities.
- Analyse and report out on all quality performance metrics and take action to address any adverse trends.
- Support the cleanroom monitoring program and investigate and respond to any out of control events
- Act as the primary Quality point of contact on shift and coach and mentor all production personnel on
- Quality compliance best practices.
- Analyse the impact of unscheduled maintenance on the validated state of any process and ensure that the process has been returned to its validated state prior to release of equipment back to production.
- Support site transformational projects as necessary.
- Lead yellow belt teams to investigate and resolve any quality compliance or performance issues, as needed.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Advanced knowledge of the following measurement devices: caliper, micrometer, and optical comparator.
- In depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Familiarity with QSR and FDA requirements.
- Should be familiar with general dimensioning and tolerances (GD &T).
- A knowledge and proficiency in coordinate measuring machine (CMM) operations would be useful
- Familiarity with computer production tracking software or spreadsheet manipulation.
Your Background
- STEM Degree
- Previous experience in a quality related role desirable
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Employment Type: OTHER