Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

At Stryker, we’re driven by a mission to improve healthcare through innovative medical technologies. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Research and Development (R&D) team, you’ll play a key role in developing life-changing devices that directly impact patient outcomes. This is your opportunity to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and grow your career in a high-impact environment. 

To learn more about Stryker’s Orthopaedic Instruments portfolio click here: Orthopaedic Instruments - PPE

You will need to live within commuting distance of our Portage, MI office. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work required on average 4 days a week.

What You Will Do 

• Design, develop, and verify components and modules for medical devices under minimal supervision. 
• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and subsystem-level designs. 
• Prototype and analyze design solutions to validate concepts and performance. 
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges using data-driven analysis, resulting in improved processes and outcomes. 
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Files, in compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Ensure alignment with quality management systems and applicable regulations. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing teams to ensure project success. 
• Prioritize tasks and manage workload independently to meet project milestones. 

What You Will Need 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum two years of relevant engineering experience. 

Preferred

• Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and models using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (Creo Preferred).
• Experience in the medical device industry or regulated environments. 
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes. 
• Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance. 

Travel Percentage: 20%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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