Supplier Quality Engineer

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

What You Can Expect

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at Zimmer Biomet is responsible for ensuring that externally supplied materials, components, and services consistently meet defined quality, regulatory, and technical requirements. The role supports the full supplier lifecycle, including qualification, monitoring, development, and corrective action, in compliance with ISO 13485, EU MDR, and Zimmer Biomet corporate quality system requirements. The SQE partners closely with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D and serves as the primary quality interface between Zimmer Biomet and its suppliers, with a strong focus on orthopaedic medical device manufacturing, special processes, and regulatory compliance.

How You'll Create Impact

• Supplier Nonconformities are to be completed on time. This includes responsibility to implement adequate containment, perform investigation and to disposition nonconforming material.
• Supplier Corrective Actions are to be completed on time to phase and must eliminate the reoccurrence of non-conformance. This includes responsibility for the implementation of adequate containment and support of supplier during investigation, action plan, implementation and verification of effectiveness phase.
• Supplier Change Notification (SCN) shall be lead and conducted in partnership with RA (Regulatory Affairs), Development Engineering, Process Engineering, Research Engineering, Sourcing, and SME (Subject Matter Expert) if applicable. This includes responsibility to coordinate the change impact assessment and coordinate the implementation activities with the supplier and SMEs.
• Supplier Production Process Approval (SPPA) shall be lead and implemented on time and to plan. This includes responsibilities to coordinate SPPA activities with the supplier and SMEs.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier base to enhance the quality, efficiency, and reliability of supplied components or services.
• Supplier Performance shall be monitored and reported at the Quarterly Supplier Review Board.
• Support the implementation of global procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Support during audits such as internal, corporate, MDSAP, Notified Body, FDA.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to support intricate, cross-functional activities involving diverse stakeholders from various sites with distinct requirements.
• Effective communication with internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues, implement changes, and ensure alignment with quality objectives.
• Ability to identify and address root causes of quality issues through structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Capacity to evaluate and select suppliers, assess their capabilities, and manage relationships to ensure consistent quality of supplied components or services.
• Good knowledge of relevant regulations and standards such as ISO 13485 and other international regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in leading supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in French and in English.

Your Background

You hold an Engineering degree or equivalent along with at least 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Engineering, Quality, or a related field.

Ideally, you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the medical device industry.

Travel Requirements

On-site position (Villeneuve-lès-Bouloc, 31) with about 10% travel.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability