Job Information
Zimmer Biomet Development Engineer I in Warsaw, Indiana
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
*Please note, this position sits partially onsite, in our Warsaw, IN location
Responsible for the design, development, and processing of specialty instruments. Work is expected to encompass both the development of new products and maintenance of existing products. Position will lead development aspects of the project as a core team member. Engineers are expected to communicate with sales representatives and lead a large number of projects at one time.
How You'll Create Impact
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, cost, and timeline.
Designs for manufacturability and for optimizing inspection and 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 surgeons or sales representatives
Prepares new product specifications or modifies existing specifications
Generates or updates design assurance and risk 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
What Makes You Stand Out
Working knowledge of new product development including project management of small-scale 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 team’s 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
Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
Familiarity with drafting principals and/or geometric dimensioning and tolerancing preferred.
Assures quality requirements are met
Microsoft Office Suite and Projects
Your Background
- Minimum B.S. degree from an ABET accredited school (or global equivalent) in one of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bioengineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
Travel Expectations
- Up to 5%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability