Zimmer Biomet · 8 hours ago
Sr Product Development Engineer (E4)
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expZimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader dedicated to enhancing patient mobility. The Sr. Product Development Engineer will lead the design and development of new orthopedic medical devices, driving projects from ideation to commercialization while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead product development efforts from ideation to commercialization through entire product life cycle, as part of a team, including:
Research and evaluate products, parts, processes for efficiency and reliability
Conceptualization of new design ideas while understanding the inadequacy of existing designs
Parametric modeling and detail design of P28 implant and instrument development with a firm grasp on design for manufacturing
Assist junior Engineering staff with modeling and detailing methodology
Lead efforts of new product development in design control, including the management and implementation of P28 design history files
Lead design efforts to minimize patient risk and adhere to regulatory requirements
Lead in development of testing protocols and assist in the testing process for new and existing products
Analyze test results and recommend appropriate design changes
Formulate complete test strategies and test reports with R&D and regulatory. Work with Marketing to determine how data or analysis could be used for education or as selling tool in abstract/poster or white paper
Interface with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc
Assist the P28 Quality and Supply Chain departments to evaluate new suppliers for inclusion in the P28 approved supplier list
Assist P28 Quality team in developing inspection plans
Aide in publication efforts with Clinical Affairs team
Lead surgical demonstrations (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology and formulate physician comments/ideas into meaningful design solutions
Provide sales support via phone and live training as “expert” technical resource within specific product categories
Compile invention disclosures for patent applications and infringement evaluations
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development for design related issues in released product
Assist with other development projects as additional resource when needed, while balancing own workload
Other duties as directed by manager
Participate in clinical research projects or clinical trials
Assist/ aide in skills development of junior engineers including:
Design for manufacturing
Develop testing strategies
Implementation of design control documentation
Validation and verification planning
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 6+ years of experience
Prior experience in medical device development required
Prior experience in taking a medical device or similar product from ideation to commercialization required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, engineering specifications, testing standards, regulatory guidance documents, safety rules, company policy and procedure manuals
Demonstrated ability to lead projects autonomously as part of a cross-functional team (Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, etc.) and deliver updates to senior management
Experience with designing for manufacturability, inspection and assembly
Proficient with design control activities and verification and validation activities with respect to medical device development
Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements required
Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to convey information and respond to questions from groups of peers
Ability to work in a team environment
Preferred
Proficient with CAD. Solidworks preferred
High proficiency in MS Office
Benefits
Development opportunities
Robust employee resource groups (ERGs)
A flexible working environment
Location specific competitive total rewards
Wellness incentives
Culture of recognition and performance awards
Company
Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a medical device manufacturing company that offers orthopedic reconstructive, spinal, and trauma devices.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2016-12-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2001-08-03IPO
Leadership Team
Ivan Tornos
Chairman, President and CEO
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David DeMartino
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
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