Product Development Engineer CADCAM

Straumann • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

As a Product Development Engineer (CADCAM), you will contribute to the advancement of Straumann’s prosthetics portfolio by supporting the development of innovative dental solutions. You will work within a cross-functional environment, collaborating with teams across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory functions. This role offers the opportunity to influence product development from concept through to implementation, ensuring solutions meet both user needs and regulatory standards. This position is initially offered as a fixed-term contract (9–12 months), with the possibility of extension or transition into a permanent role.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field
• Experience in product development, ideally within regulated industries
• Knowledge of design control processes and relevant standards (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• Clear and effective communication skills in English and German (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dental, medical device, or CADCAM-related environments
• Familiarity with development tools such as FMEA, tolerance analysis, or statistical analysis
• Understanding of manufacturing and testing processes
• Additional language skills

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities within cross-functional product development projects
• Translate user needs and market insights into clear technical requirements
• Evaluate technical concepts and conduct feasibility assessments
• Plan and execute design verification and validation activities in line with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO)
• Coordinate design transfer to manufacturing sites and support production readiness
• Drive product and process improvements related to quality, usability, and cost efficiency
• Support lifecycle management activities, including ongoing product and process monitoring
• Contribute to root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives
• Ensure adherence to product development processes, guidelines, and documentation standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level