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 PurposeAs 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
Drive 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 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.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure LCM projects are delivered within timelines and 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.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert in audits and regulatory inspections.
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
RequirementsEducation
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, microengineering, biomedical engineering, materials sciences, or a related field of study; MSc is preferred, an advanced degree is a plus and may count as working experience.
Other relevant qualifications are a plus (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking, etc.).
Experience
Several years’ experience in a related area such as medical device development or other highly regulated products.
Experience in dental implant development is a plus.
Knowledge in product development, manufacturing, and testing.
Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations (MDR, FDA, ISO, ASTM).
Knowledge of the design control process.
Knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes (e.g., plastic and/or metal injection molding, machining, post processing).
Knowledge of specific development tools (e.g., statistical analysis, FMEA, analysis of mechanical properties, etc.).
Familiar with operating in a matrixed environment.
Personal Attributes
You are team spirited with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
You have strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.
You are an entrepreneurial thinker and take calculated risks.
You have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
You have high personal and professional ethics and are willing to embrace Straumann’s Mission and Culture.
Good command of the English language 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.
