Job Information
Zimmer Biomet Manager, Engineering Group in Englewood, Colorado
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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
What You Can Expect
Paragon28, a Zimmer Biomet Company that focuses on medical device for the foot and ankle, is hiring a Manager of Engineering-R&D. The Manger of Engineering-R&D manages a group of engineering resources within the R&D new product development division. The role focuses on all aspects of the product lifecycle which includes defining product plans, working with functional engineering teams to create detailed designs, coordination with operations to roll out new product and supporting lifecycle activities for existing products. This role will also partner and work alongside key stakeholders from other departments and ensure development is coordinated according to the company’s strategic commercial vision. This role requires extensive experience in orthopedic medical device. This is a hybrid position with onsite presence required at our Englewood, Colorado location.
How You'll Create Impact
Lead product development efforts and direct functional engineering groups through development lifecycle including:
Manage requirements definition for new products (customer requirements, product specifications, etc.)
Review the content, thoroughness and quality of the work generated by the team.
Serves as engineering management signatory on engineering generated documentation
Conduct project/team meetings as required to resolve issues, determine current status, provide information, and assign work. Ensure adequate communication between engineers and other departments.
Ensure maintenance, safety, efficacy and compliance of existing product lines is maintained
Provide reports and presentations to management as required.
Interact with customers, clinicians, and business stakeholders to document clinical/market needs and competitive landscape
Work with Senior and Executive level management to:
Provide input to specific project and group budgets and is accountable for managing to that budget
Determine team priorities and resolve conflicts for department resources
Manage department resources to assure that all resources are identified and prioritized
Maintain open communication with employees to ensure understanding of their needs.
Manage the selection, compensation, appraisals, reviews, feedback, training, and development processes within team to ensure optimum attraction, motivation, and retention of employees.
Initiate process and product improvements initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Your Background
Requires a bachelor's degree of engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 8+ years of experience
Extensive experience in medical device development required.
Prior experience in taking medical devices from ideation to commercialization required.
Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements preferred.
Ability to plan and conduct effective meetings and group presentations.
Demonstrated leadership style that motivates team performance by communicating a company vision and providing coaching to a team of engineers
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Ability to handle multiple priorities and to meet key deadlines under pressure through effective time management skills.
Proven ability to lead, establish, maintain and influence effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across functional groups.
Proficient with design control activities and verification and validation activities with respect to medical device development.
Ability to critically review, interpret and approve technical documentation such as drawings, engineering specifications, protocols, reports, testing standards, regulatory guidance documents, safety rules, company policy and procedure manuals.
Advanced problem solving and analytical ability.
Proficient with CAD. Solidworks preferred.
High proficiency in MS Office
Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to clearly convey information and respond to questions from groups of peers verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a team environment
Travel Expectations
Up to 15% of overnight travel.
Compensation Data
Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 USD Annually depending on skills and experience
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