What You Can Expect

The Graduate Quality Engineer is a structured 24-month development role designed to build core capability in quality engineering, quality systems and cross-functional project support within Zimmer Biomet. The role holder will be based in Shannon for 18 months and will complete a 6- month rotation in the Galway site to gain wider operational exposure. Through coached assignments and formal training, the graduate will develop practical knowledge of manufacturing quality, non-conformance management, CAPA, internal and external risk management, audit readiness and project execution while supporting compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

How You'll Create Impact

• Support quality engineering and quality systems activities to help ensure products and processes conform to established requirements and standards.
• Assist with the development, review and maintenance of procedures, specifications, forms and quality records in line with site requirements.
• Participate in investigations relating to non-conformances, quality issues, complaints or process deviations and support timely follow-through of resulting actions.
• Support CAPA activities, including problem definition, root-cause analysis, action tracking, effectiveness review and closure support.
• Assist with risk management activities for both internal and external issues, including participation in risk assessments and updates to associated documentation as required.
• Support validation, inspection planning, data collection and trending activities to help monitor process and product quality performance.
• Compile, analyse and present quality data to support decision-making, continuous improvement and project reporting.
• Contribute to audit preparation and follow-up activities and, as capability develops, participate in internal audit activities under guidance.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain and other support functions on quality-related projects and improvement initiatives.
• Complete the planned Shannon-to-Galway site rotation and apply learnings across both site environments.
• Maintain training compliance and complete the structured development plan associated with the graduate programme.
• Perform other quality-related duties consistent with the level and developmental nature of the role.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong interpersonal, communication and learning agility skills.
• Demonstrated interest in quality, compliance, manufacturing or regulated industry environments.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships across functions and sites.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn quality system requirements, audit principles, CAPA methodology and risk management tools.
• Ability to organise work, manage deadlines and respond positively to coaching and feedback.

Your Background

• Recent graduate, or expected to graduate before programme start, with a third-level qualification in Quality, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• Relevant placement, internship, project or academic experience in a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical or other regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Demonstrated motivation to pursue a career in quality engineering within a regulated industry environment.

Travel Expectations

• Occasional inter-site travel as required for training and project support