Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD - Michigan, Portage 1941 Stryker Way

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description:

We are seeking to hire a Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical, to support Orthopaedic Instruments. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the future development of research and product development for Orthopaedic Instruments Power Tools. This role is hybrid, with a preference of 3-4 days per week in the office, at our Portage, MI location.

WHO WE WANT:

• Dedicated Achievers. Who are relentless about quality and deliver safe and robust solutions.

• Motivated problem solvers and product launchers. Who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Relationship builders. We value relationships, and we win together.

• User-focused creators. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus and who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

• Curious Learners. Who seek out cutting edge research and information to enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer in the R&D department, you will be responsible for understanding customer pain points and provide your design solutions from concept to production, in addition to providing technical focus across our Mechanical Engineering program team. This role will collaborate with other focused thought leaders and partner with R&D teams throughout Stryker to conceptualize, develop and release solutions to improve surgery outcomes. This is an exciting space for a skilled engineer that is eager to collaborate and be a part of something new at Stryker.

General Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules for medical devices.

• Translate design inputs to engineering specifications and produce sub-system level designs.

• Develop and analyze solutions, prototyping one or more options to provide proof of concept.

• Apply fundamental and some advanced concepts, practices and procedures for problem solving.

• Under minimal supervision, work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.

• Quickly process and assimilate procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.

• Work on complex problems, applying advanced experience and learnings.

• Works as key member of the team, collaborating with others and solidifying relationships.

Business Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of customer needs and design inputs.

• Demonstrate proficiency with product’s intended use and clinical procedures.

• Learn how the financial models are constructed.

Med Device Compliance:

• Follow fundamental industry standards, design requirements and test strategies which apply to regulatory requirements.

• Independently create or refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.

• Follow R&D procedure like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

​WHAT YOU NEED:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical.

• 2+ years of work experience.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles.

• Technical ability to create engineering drawings and models, applying GD&T and CAE tools.

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design.

• Ability to Communicate basic plans and technical information to team members.

• Demonstrated proficiency on modeling software, ProE, CREO, CAD and/or SolidWorks.

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.