Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Staff - NPD

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Portage, MI, 49002, US
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Work flexiblity: Hybrid or Onsite Req ID: R529711 Employee type: Full Time Job category: Engineering Travel: 10% Relocation: Yes

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It’s Time to Join Stryker!

Join one of the Fastest-Growing Teams at Stryker!
Be part of something big—join Stryker’s rapidly expanding business unit, where innovative engineering meets life-changing technology. Our cutting-edge capital products are revolutionizing healthcare, and we’re seeking passionate engineers to drive the development of our next-generation solutions. Imagine being part of a project where your work not only shapes the future of medical devices but also brings smiles and relief to healthcare professionals on the front lines. Ready to take on a challenge that makes a difference? Join us, and let’s build the future together!

What You Will Do

As a Senior Staff Design Engineer, you will lead the research, design, development, and validation of mechanical components for medical devices. This role involves close collaboration with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Technical Responsibilities:

  • You will independently research, design, develop, and validate components, modules, and sub-systems for medical devices.
  • You will translate user needs into detailed design inputs and create complex system-level designs with minimal guidance.
  • You will lead advanced prototyping and testing efforts.
  • You will analyze and resolve complex design issues with independent judgment.

Business Responsibilities:

  • You will apply deep knowledge of customer needs, market trends, and competitive offerings to advance product solutions.
  • You will author design inputs with a detailed understanding of clinical procedures.
  • You will support internal and external Voice of Customer sessions.
  • You will demonstrate growing financial acumen in project management.

Medical Device Compliance:

  • You will mentor others in applying industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies in compliance with regulations.
  • You will lead the creation and refinement of engineering documentation, including the Design History File.
  • You will ensure adherence to R&D procedures such as design controls and risk management per the Quality Management System.

General Responsibilities:

  • You will collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
  • You will identify and contribute to the improvement of procedures, processes, and technology.
  • You will support and lead segments of complex, multifunctional teams to advance projects from concept to launch.
  • You will deliver high-quality results with passion, energy, and a focus on meeting business priorities.

What You Need

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other related discipline required.
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience required.

What We Would Love That You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

You do not need to have ALL of these

  • Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo).
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience in designing mechanical components and systems.
  • Solid understanding of mathematics and analytical methods.
  • Expertise in performing detailed stack-ups, FMEAs, and writing requirements specifications.
  • Ability to design and execute test protocols to ensure designs meet acceptance criteria.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Apply Now