| Job Description : |
Zimmer 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.
Responsible for the design, development, and processing of implants and instruments. Work is expected to encompass both the development of new products and maintenance of existing products. Position will lead medium scope projects, multiple small projects or large portions of a large project as a core team member. Management of engineering staff of equal or lower positions may be assigned.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the development of new products and manufacturing processes. Identifies all tasks required to complete project assignments according to Design Control procedures. Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs. Recommends project budget and schedule to carry out programs on a timely basis.
Designs or directs design work for manufacturability, inspectability and optimum cost
Conducts or participates in root cause analysis for problem solving
Contributes to generation of a comprehensive protocol for testing/analyzing the product
Coordinating product evaluation with surgeon
Prepares definitive new product specifications or modifies existing specifications
Generates or updates design assurance documentation for the product
Completes stress analysis on new or existing designs
Generates and/or manages the creation of prototype models to evaluate new design concepts
Expected Areas of Competence
Full working knowledge of and high level of experience with new product development including project management of medium to complex projects
Demonstrated ability to methodically investigate, determine appropriate solution and resolve problems using current and new technologiesAbility to develop project schedule, and to assess and manage cross functional team’s progress on assignments relative to project scheduleAbility to process customer complaints, engineering changes and nonconforming product, and make recommendations based upon business principlesProfessional, concise, tactful and sensitive in communications. Accomplishes objectives when communicating with internal personnel, and external customers and vendors. Able to diplomatically negotiate with a requester regarding a design, process, scope or timetable.Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills including presentation skillsWorking knowledge of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancingAssures preproduction quality requirements are metParticipates in the creation and improvement of processesMicrosoft Office Suite and Project
Education/Experience Requirements
Minimum B.S. degree from an ABET accredited school (or global equivalent) in one of the following engineering disciplines, as well as 5+ years of experience: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bioengineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
Medical device, particularly Orthopaedic industry, experience preferred.
Travel Requirements
up to 10%
Additional Information
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability
At 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. |
