

Szende Tavaszi
About
Medical Device Technical Professional and Project Manager
I am a medical device professional with over 10 years experience in orthopedics, dental and minimal invasive surgery systems. I have a degree in Material Science and Engineering. I have experience in all development phases of medical devices, from conception to market placement.
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Skills
CNC Manufacturing
Class III Medical Devices
Development Projects
Open for
parttime
fulltime
cofounder
Work Experience
Zimmer Biomet AG
2016-05 - 2019-06
Manufacturing Engineer
Zürich
fulltime
• Led design transfer for new products to cleanroom production (EOL scope) • Spearheaded MDR documentation reform, specifically Manufacturing Summary in SAP • Managed intercompany transfer of mechanical implant processing across sites • Led IT traceability projects ensuring full batch/material traceability
Zimmer Biomet AG
2019-06 - 2022-03
Special Project Lead
Zürich
fulltime
• Global MDR stream lead, overseeing harmonization for 16+ sites • Standardized documentation per MDR Annex II Part 3, and ensured regulatory readiness • Coordinated global production transfers and led Transfer Quality Plan (TQP) execution • Led design transfer project as per Design Control requirements • Supported site reporting to upper management and advised on corporate engineering strategy
Nobel Biocare
2022-03 - 2024-07
Quality Assurance Engineer
Zürich
fulltime
• Owned and maintained process FMEA across global sites under AIAG & VDA methodology • Trained site engineers and quality teams in ISO 14971-compliant risk practices • Supported lifecycle management, internal audits, and new hardware/software deployments • Ensured design and process compliance across multiple concurrent global projects
Zimmer Biomet AG
2024-07 - 2026-04
Technical Consultant and Project Lead
Remote
fulltime
• Leading DHF remediation and VIMS system alignment post-acquisition. • Harmonized risk management protocols and updated design control elements under Zimmer Biomet SOPs, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971. • Integrated software lifecycle documentation under IEC 62304 for legacy devices • Coordinated cross-functional training and stakeholder buy-in for DHF remediation • Supported global regulatory compliance with EU MDR Annex II/III and FDA 21 CFR 820.30
Academic Experience
Technical University Timisoara, Romania -
2007.05 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Science, BSc in Material Science and ENgineering