Join a collaborative R&D team focused on developing mechanical solutions for orthopedic implants and instruments used in foot and ankle procedures. As a Staff R&D Design Engineer in Memphis, TN, focusing on the Foot & Ankle/Lower Extremities market, you will work on the mechanical design of implants and instruments used by surgeons and surgical staff to plan and perform procedures. You will also work in a multidisciplinary group to deliver these devices from concept, through design and manufacturing development, and launch them to market. This role will involve engaging with surgeons and surgical staff to innovate.
What you will do:
Design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components and subsystems for implants and surgical instruments using established engineering principles, including fixation systems such as cannulated screws and related technologies.
Translate user needs into design inputs, specifications, and produce complex system-level designs.
Analyze and resolve complex design issues using statistical methods and engineering analysis tools
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for product and process issues
Create and maintain design documentation, including design history files, in compliance with regulatory requirements
Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing
Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, Project Management) to support design milestones and project timelines
What you will need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in product design and development
Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) including engineering drawings and GD&T
Experience in a regulated industry applying design controls and risk management
Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA) and materials/manufacturing processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical device product development
Experience designing orthopedic implants or surgical instruments, with a strong preference for fixation systems such as cannulated screws, plating systems, or extremity devices
USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
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Travel Percentage: 10%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.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in product design and development
- Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) including engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience in a regulated industry applying design controls and risk management
- Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA) and materials/manufacturing processes
- Ability to create and maintain design documentation and design history files in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Experience in medical device product development
- Experience designing orthopedic implants or surgical instruments, preferably fixation systems such as cannulated screws, plating systems, or extremity devices
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with employees described as 'extremely happy' with total compensation including pay, stock, equity, and benefits. Feedback suggests above‑average salary levels across departments contribute to strong pay sentiment.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO, cited as a top benefit by employees. Paid holidays and flexible hours are also referenced, expanding the range of time‑off options.
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Inari Medical, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing products to treat and transform the lives of patients suffering from venous diseases.
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