Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Develops joint replacement, robotics, smart implants

Product Design Quality Senior Specialist 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/30/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person

Travel up to 20% is expected.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
  • Three to five or more years of experience in Quality Engineering or equivalent medical device experience is required.
  • Experience with design controls, design/process/software verification and validation, and validation planning and execution is required.
  • Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820.30, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, the European Union Medical Device Regulation, and other global regulations is required.
  • Knowledge of risk management, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, statistical tools, statistical analysis, and data analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement is required.
  • Experience with human factors usability studies, Corrective and Preventive Action, root cause analysis, quality improvement, and technical documentation is required.
  • Experience with Design History Files, test plans, and specifications is required.
  • Windchill, Codebeamer, Jira, Microsoft Office, Minitab, and GitHub are listed as preferred IT system skills.
  • Certification as a Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Reliability Engineer is preferred.
  • Expertise in materials science, robotics, Software in a Medical Device, and Software as a Medical Device is preferred.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Complete quality tasks in design and development and change-control processes, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced peers.
  • Lead team-member training and serve as the site subject-matter expert for at least one process.
  • Represent the Quality team in site meetings.
  • Create project and resource plans for small-scale, low-complexity projects.
  • Ensure compliance with global regulations and recognized standards, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and the European Union Medical Device Regulation.
  • Review, maintain, and approve Design History Files and Risk Management Files.
  • Identify and mitigate design risks using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and other tools.
  • Support design verification and validation activities and design and change-control processes.
  • Collaborate with design teams to embed quality standards.
  • Author, review, and approve documentation in a Quality capacity.
  • Define and control Critical to Quality characteristics.
  • Assist with regulatory submissions and audits.
  • Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement areas.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives, root-cause investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Action activities.
  • Support design-transfer and sourcing-transfer activities with Supplier Quality counterparts.
  • Support customer-complaint investigations.
  • Manage product nonconformance, hold, and field-action records and activities.

About the company

Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Zimmer Biomet Holdings

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Zimmer Biomet manufactures and markets musculoskeletal medical devices and instruments for joint replacement, surgical trauma, and sports medicine. Its products include joint implants, surgical tools, and smart implants, often supported by robotic-assisted surgery systems. The company develops, produces, and sells these devices and provides services such as medical education and training to healthcare professionals to support procedures and outcomes. Compared with competitors, Zimmer Biomet benefits from a long history (over 90 years), a global footprint, and a focus on integrated solutions that combine advanced implants with robotics technology and education partnerships. Its goal is to advance patient care by delivering reliable devices, technologies, and professional training that improve surgical outcomes and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Warsaw, Indiana

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $2.18 billion, and Zimmer raised full-year guidance in August.
  • Ivan Tornos said the U.S. sales-force conversion is beating expectations, with lower turnover.
  • Bengaluru hiring targets 500 employees by 2029, expanding robotics and AI capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Winterthur faces up to 580 layoffs, shrinking a 730-person Swiss site by 2027.
  • Half the U.S. sales-force overhaul remains unfinished, risking disruption through end-2027.
  • Zimmer still faces hip-implant litigation and the July 2024 CPT recall fallout.

What makes Zimmer Biomet Holdings unique

  • ROSA Shoulder System gained expanded FDA clearance in May 2026, spanning glenoid and humeral preparation.
  • Zimmer Biomet pairs implants, robotics, planning software, and mixed reality in one workflow.
  • Its Bengaluru GCC centralizes software, R&D, regulatory, and AI talent for global products.

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OrthospineNews
Sep 18th, 2026
Zimmer Biomet to showcase Complete Shoulder solution designed to support surgeon flexibility.

Zimmer Biomet to showcase Complete Shoulder solution designed to support surgeon flexibility. September 18, 2026 (WARSAW, Ind.) Sept. 18, 2026 - Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) today announced it will showcase its Complete Shoulder Solutions at the 16th International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES 2026). Every shoulder case may bring its own clinical considerations. Zimmer Biomet's shoulder technologies are designed to give those surgeons the flexibility to select an approach that fits the patient, procedure and care setting. Zimmer Biomet will showcase robotic-assisted surgery, mixed reality navigation, pre-operative planning software, implant systems for anatomic and reverse arthroplasty and sports medicine technologies, including biologics. The updated ROSA(R) Shoulder System, which received expanded U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance in May 2026 is the industry's first robotic system to support both glenoid and humeral preparation for anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty techniques.[1][-2] The system adds improved robotically assisted glenoid reaming and humeral resection capabilities, building on the existing ROSA Shoulder platform. It uses digital tools to navigate patient anatomy and cross-validate findings to help reduce reliance on manual estimation. The system's data also integrates with the mymobility(R) Care Management Platform to leverage pre-, intra- and post-operative data. The goal is to provide surgeons with data they can use to inform decisions throughout the patient journey, supporting a more personalized and measurable approach to care. "The foundation of the ROSA Shoulder System is grounded in real-world surgeon insights," said Brian Hatcher, President, Sports Medicine, Extremities, Trauma, Craniomaxillofacial and Thoracic. "We partnered closely with leading shoulder surgeons, listening to their experiences in the operating room to understand exactly what they need in the moments that matter: visibility, precision, efficiency and flexibility." Also on display at ICSES is Signature Vision(TM), a compact, surgeon-centric mixed reality system designed to deliver real-time holographic feedback on instrument positioning relative to the surgical plan. It can also fit into smaller surgical environments without rearranging staff flow or setup. Navigation lives in the surgeon's line of sight rather than on a separate screen. The system is compatible with a broad implant portfolio; Signature Vision extends confidence through technology designed to work with implants surgeons know and trust. "As shoulder arthroplasty volumes continue to grow, we want to make sure surgeons have more than one way to close the gap between what they plan and what they deliver," said Hatcher. "This year's ICSES exhibit reflects Zimmer Biomet's commitment to delivering a complete shoulder solution approach from innovative pre-operative planning and robotic technologies to soft tissue repair and total shoulder arthroplasty." Products and technologies on display at [Booth 404] will include: Robotics and Navigation * The ROSA(R) Shoulder System - robotically assisted total shoulder arthroplasty for anatomic and reverse procedures with expanded glenoid reaming and humeral resection capabilities * Signature Vision(TM)- compact mixed reality navigation delivering real-time holographic guidance for shoulder arthroplasty (in surgeon evaluation) Upper Extremities * Identity(R) Shoulder System - dynamic platform system designed to enable the surgeon to tailor the construct to the patient in front of them in anatomic, reverse and revision cases. * Comprehensive(R) Shoulder System - including Augmented Baseplates, Vault Reconstruction System (VRS(TM) and Segmental Revision System (SRS); the Comprehensive Reverse has the highest long-term survivorship rate of any reverse shoulder system in the AOANJRR registry. In its 2025 Annual Report, the AOANJRR showed Comprehensive Reverse had a 10-year survivorship rate of 96.6%.[4] * OsseoFit(R) Stemless Shoulder System - bone-preserving implant designed to match the asymmetric humeral anatomy,[3-5] optimizing fit with left- and right-side options in five sizes for anatomic shoulder arthroplasty * Signature(TM) ONE Planner - 3D CT-based planning software designed to streamline pre-operative workflows with simulated join assessments and efficient case plan turnaround times[6] Sports Medicine * OsseoCoat(TM) JuggerKnot(R) Soft Anchor System, Tapestry(R) Biointegrative Implant, ActivBraid(R) Collagen-UHMWPE Suture and Genie(TM) Knotless Anchors - all part of the ZB-3(TM) Biologic Continuum for rotator cuff repair, spanning anchor, suture and biologic technologies About Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. Ortho Spine News seamlessly transform the patient experience through its innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Its legacy continues to come to life today through its progressive culture of evolution and innovation. Signature Vision Legal Manufacturer: MR Surgical Solutions, LLC, Bubenbergstrasse 1, 3rd Floor, 8045 Zurich - CH Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Zimmer Biomet's expectations, plans, prospects, and product and service offerings, including new product launches and potential clinical successes. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. For a list and description of some of such risks and uncertainties, see Zimmer Biomet's periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in Zimmer Biomet's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Zimmer Biomet disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Published September 18, 2026 January 5, 2015 January 6, 2015

MD+DI
Sep 15th, 2026
Zimmer Biomet 'restructuring' plan involves 580 cut jobs.

Zimmer Biomet 'restructuring' plan involves 580 cut jobs. Zimmer Biomet plans to cut 580 of 730 positions at its Winterthur, Switzerland facility as part of a broader restructuring plan. Claire Wallace, Senior Writer, Informa Markets - Engineering September 15, 2026 Warsaw, Indiana-based orthopedic leader Zimmer Biomet has announced plans to cut 580 of the 730 positions at its Winterthur, Switzerland manufacturing facility. This is a 3.4% workforce cut to positions worldwide. According to a statement from the company, it is working with consultants to evaluate alternatives to these job cuts. "We continually review our global supply chain network to ensure we are best positioned to serve our customers and their patients and strengthen the business for the long term," Elizabeth Gauthier, manufacturing director at Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH, said in a release. The move is part of a broader restructuring effort by the company to improve efficiency and streamline its manufacturing arm. Zimmer Biomet originally acquired the Winterthur facility in 2003 when it acquired Centerpulse, a Switzerland-based company that specialized in orthopedic, spine, and dental implants. The acquisition, totaling 4.5 billion Swiss francs, made Zimmer Biomet the world's largest orthopedics company at the time. The site then became Zimmer's headquarters in the region. This is not the first time jobs have been cut at the site. In 2020, the company relocated 130 management positions from Winterthur to Zug, Switzerland, and in 2022, it cut 73 jobs. Along with the layoffs, Zimmer Biomet is planning to restructure its leadership team to streamline American and global business organizations. As part of the restructure, the company is replacing all of its independent contractors with full-time workers. Early in the year Zimmer Biomet management mentioned that roughly 66%, or two-thirds, of its U.S. sales force (roughly 2,500 people) were 1099s, or independent contractor sales reps. Beginning on October 1, Zimmer will promote Gary Campbell to president, Americas, Brian Hatcher to president, recon, S.E.T., CMFT, neuro and biosurgery, and Bradley Kessler to president, Americas, robotics, technology and data. Zimmer's current group president, global businesses and the Americas, Kevin Thornal, will leave his role before October 1. Despite the shakeups, Zimmer has reiterated its full-year 2026 financial outlook. The last year has been one of transition for the company. "We had a very strong first quarter," Ivan Tornos, the company's president, CEO, and chairman of the board, told analysts during the question-and-answer portion of Zimmer Biomet's first-quarter earnings call. "And as I sit here looking at the next three quarters, the word that comes to mind is 'confident.' I'm very confident that we're moving in the right direction." "We are making fairly substantial changes on a variety of fronts," he said, noting changes in the company's go-to-market models in the United States and some changes in emerging markets, namely China. "We're making investments in innovation at a bold pace. We're hiring people. We're making talent changes," Tornos said. "So, we feel even though the first quarter was very strong, it's probably prudent to wait, let's call it 90 days, and then have the conversation again." Senior Writer, Informa Markets - Engineering Claire Wallace is a senior staff writer at Medical Device + Diagnostics Industry (MD+DI), where she covers key developments in the healthcare and medical device industry. With nearly a decade of journalism experience, she brings a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and a proven ability to connect with physicians, medtech leaders, and policy experts on the issues shaping care delivery today. She is committed to delivering nuanced coverage that helps industry professionals anticipate trends, understand regulatory shifts, and identify opportunities in an increasingly complex healthcare ecosystem. Before joining MD+DI, Claire spent three years at Becker's Healthcare as a writer and assistant editor, leading coverage on developments across orthopedics, outpatient care, cardiology, and gastroenterology that bridged perspectives from clinicians and healthcare executives. Her reporting background also includes lifestyle, political, and clean energy news, with bylines in various national and digital publications. Claire earned her bachelor's degree in Communications and Media & Screen Studies from Northeastern University, where she also minored in Political Science and Journalism. She holds a master's degree in Media Advocacy and is currently based in Chicago. Want more MD+DI in your search results? Editors' choice. Sep 21, 2026 Sponsored Content Sep 21, 2026

MedTech Dive
Sep 14th, 2026
Zimmer proposes to cut 580 jobs in Switzerland.

Zimmer proposes to cut 580 jobs in Switzerland. Reducing headcount at the Swiss site is part of an ongoing effort to simplify the company's manufacturing footprint and supply chain. Published Sept. 14, 2026 Dive brief: * Zimmer Biomet has proposed a restructuring of Swiss manufacturing operations that could cause a reduction of up to 580 positions. * The company, which announced the proposal last week, has yet to make final decisions but has suggested the changes as part of efforts to optimize its manufacturing network. * Zimmer has started a collective consultation with the works council to assess alternatives and ways to limit the loss of jobs. The company currently employs about 700 people at the site, a spokesperson said in an email to MedTech Dive. Dive insight: Zimmer acquired the manufacturing facility in Winterthur, Switzerland, in 2003 as part of its deal to buy Centerpulse. The U.S. company won a bidding war against Smith & Nephew for the business. Winterthur remained a key part of the manufacturing network throughout waves of restructuring, which saw Zimmer shutter a former Centerpulse plant in Texas, a California facility and a site in the U.K. However, Zimmer has reduced its presence in Winterthur in recent years. In 2020, the company moved its European headquarters to the Swiss town of Zug, transferring 130 positions from Winterthur in the process. Zimmer eliminated 73 jobs at Winterthur in 2022. The proposal to further reduce the headcount at the site is part of Zimmer's ongoing manufacturing network optimization strategy. Through the strategy, Zimmer said in last week's announcement that it aims to "simplify its manufacturing footprint and supply chain, improving efficiency and positioning the business for long-term success." Zimmer is building a manufacturing plant in Costa Rica. The facility will further the company's "strategy of increasing supply chain resilience while gaining access to lower-cost geographies," Zimmer CEO Ivan Tornos said on an earnings call last month.

cash.ch
Sep 9th, 2026
Zimmer Biomet plans to cut up to 580 jobs in Winterthur.

Zimmer Biomet plans to cut up to 580 jobs in Winterthur. Bad news for the employees of the US medical technology company Zimmer Biomet in Winterthur: As part of a restructuring of production, up to 580 of the 730 positions could be eliminated at the site, as the company announced on Wednesday. 09.09.2026 05:25 Zimmer Biomet has owned the site since 2003. The US company had bought the firm Centerpulse at the time, which had its roots in the former medical technology subsidiary of the Sulzer Group. This was known for its artificial knee and hip joints. "We are very aware of the importance of the Winterthur site, its long-standing tradition and the important contribution of our local team," says Zimmer Biomet manager Elizabeth Gauthier. However, the reduction is not yet set in stone, emphasized a company spokesperson when asked by the news agency AWP. A consultation process has only just been launched.

Amritt Inc.
Sep 7th, 2026
Indiana-based Zimmer Biomet opens India GCC.

Indiana-based Zimmer Biomet opens India GCC. * September 7, 2026 Zimmer Biomet, the Warsaw, Indiana-based orthopedic medical device company, has opened a new "technology center" in Bangalore and plans to hire approximately 500 employees there over the next three years. This new Global Capability Center will support a broad range of activities, including software engineering, product design, research and development, quality, regulatory affairs, and finance. About two-thirds of the planned employees are expected to work in technology-related positions. The company intends to use the Bangalore center for technology and product-related work that supports its global medical device business. Artificial intelligence will be an important area of focus. The company expects teams in Bangalore to work on applications of AI in areas including surgical robotics, surgical planning, and research and development, with the goal of incorporating the technology into products and accelerating development. Zimmer Biomet manufactures orthopedic implants for knee, hip, and shoulder replacement as well as robotic and other surgical technologies used in treating musculoskeletal conditions. The United States remains one of its largest markets, along with Europe and Japan. The Bangalore center is intended to bring several disciplines together in one location. Shaun Braun, Zimmer Biomet's Chief Information and Technology Officer, said the company wants the center to have the functions needed to work collaboratively on innovation that can ultimately be used by surgeons and care teams. Zimmer Biomet has initially outlined plans for about 500 employees over three years, but management does not appear to view that number as a fixed ceiling. Jehanzeb Noor, the company's Chief Strategy, Business Development, Innovation and Transformation Officer, said the company is not constrained to 500 employees and indicated that the operation could become considerably larger over time. The investment is another example of medical device companies expanding the role of their Global Capability Centers in India. Earlier generations of India centers were frequently established around IT support, finance, and other shared services. Increasingly, medical technology companies are putting software development, engineering, R&D, regulatory, quality, data, and product-development capabilities in the country. India is a major beneficiary of that transition because of its large pool of software engineers and other technical professionals. For medical device manufacturers, those skills have become increasingly relevant as products incorporate more software, data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies. Zimmer Biomet's choice of functions also shows how closely technology and medical device development are becoming intertwined. A company traditionally associated with orthopedic implants now also competes through robotic surgery, software, data, and technologies that assist surgeons in planning and performing procedures. The new Bangalore center gives Zimmer Biomet another location from which to develop those capabilities for its global business. I predict that total employment in India will grow substanitally beyond the initial 500 positions, and India will assume an increasingly significant role within the company's global technology and product-development organization. For American medical device companies, Zimmer Biomet's expansion is part of a broader shift in how India is being used. The country remains an important healthcare market, but for companies such as Zimmer Biomet, it is also becoming a location where engineers and other specialists help develop the technologies sold to hospitals and surgeons around the world. About amritt. Who we are. Amritt Inc. is a management advisory service facilitating trade between the world and India. Amritt was founded in 2003 and since then it has provided guidance to western companies in entering new markets, global strategy execution, finding and managing supplier partners, and establishing overseas offices. Our primary focus is in helping American, Canadian and European executives to attain success in India.