JOB DESCRIPTION
Headquartered in Basel, Straumann is a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry and oral tissue regeneration. Having pioneered many of the most influential technologies and tech-niques in our field, we have a tradition of doing more to advance dental regeneration, restora-tion and replacement, as well as patient care. Straumann partners with passionate people who fit in with the agile dynamics of our size-for-success company. People at Straumann appreciate the opportunity to shape our future and create impact. Encouraging leadership and inspiring ideas from our people has guided us through our proud history of pioneering innovations.
Job Purpose
As a Product Development Engineer with a focus on Life Cycle Management (LCM), you will play a strategic and coordinating role in ensuring the long-term success of the Straumann Dental Implant System. In this role, you will drive the continuous improvement, maintenance, and support of our products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Product Design, Product Management / Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Pre-clinical Operations, and Clinical Evaluation. Together, you will contribute to sustaining and enhancing Straumann’s leading implant solutions throughout their lifecycle, supporting both innovation and operational excellence.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Lead Life Cycle Management (LCM) activities for the Straumann Dental Implant System to ensure long-term product performance, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate and implement design modifications and improvements to sustain product quality, reliability and manufacturability.
• Assess business opportunities and cost impacts related to design or process changes.
• Translate user needs, market feedback and updated standards into clear technical specifications for product enhancements.
• Coordinate verification and validation (V&V) activities related to design changes and lifecycle improvements.
• Lead and support design transfer activities for product updates and manufacturing changes.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing for sustaining activities, ramp-up and process optimization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver LCM projects on time and within budget, aligned with the design control process.
• Identify, evaluate and validate new materials, processes and technologies that enhance existing products.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve product issues.
• Ensure that Design History File (DHF) documentation is maintained and complies with GDP requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in audits and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare concise technical reports, documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, microengineering, biomedical engineering, materials sciences or a related field; MSc preferred.
• Additional relevant qualifications are a plus (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking).
Experience
• 3+ years of experience in medical device development or sustaining/LCM engineering (Class II/III preferred), or equivalent practical experience in highly regulated products.
• Knowledge of product development, manufacturing and testing.
• Familiarity with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., MDR, FDA, ISO, ASTM) and the design control process.
• Understanding of medical device manufacturing processes (e.g., plastic and/or metal injection molding, machining, post-processing).
• CAPA and nonconformance handling, internal/external audits, robust documentation, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with some of the following tools and methods: statistical analysis, FMEA, analysis of mechanical properties, etc.
• Cross-functional program delivery in a matrixed, global environment with clear stakeholder communication.
• Experience in dental implant development is a plus.
Personal Attributes
• Collaborative, team-spirited and hands-on, with a pragmatic approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; make evidence-based decisions.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Growth mindset: proactively seek learning and sharing knowledge to lift the team.
• High personal and professional ethics; eager to embrace Straumann’s Mission and Culture.
• Good command of English in speaking and writing; additional languages are a plus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.
We welcome candidates with diverse career paths, including those returning from a career break and encourage you to highlight transferable skills. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (US applicants only)
Straumann Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. Straumann Group will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, Straumann Group has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
We comply with the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and Massachusetts law. It is unlawful for private employers to use lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during employment, except in limited circumstances. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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