Job Description

Job Summary

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 technologies
Ability to develop project schedule, and to assess and manage cross functional teams progress on assignments relative to project schedule
Ability to process customer complaints, engineering changes and nonconforming product, and make recommendations based upon business principles
Professional, 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 skills
Working knowledge of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Assures preproduction quality requirements are met
Participates in the creation and improvement of processes
Microsoft 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.

Travel Requirements

up to 10%

Additional Information

Medical device, particularly Orthopaedic industry, experience preferred.

EOE/M/W/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.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.