Manager Engineering - Custom Implant Design

Stryker Corporation; California (MO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Ventura, CA is seeking an Associate Manager - Custom Implant Design to lead a team that designs patient-specific TMJ implants and ensures geometry and fixation features meet customer and clinical requirements.

You will guide project plans, resource allocation, and staff development while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams to deliver high-quality design solutions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years in engineering, product design, manufacturing or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years in people leadership or direct management.
• Preferred: 2+ years in product design and design for manufacturing.
• Experience using CAD software for product or component design.
• Experience leading technical projects with planning, budgeting and resource management.
• Experience supporting employee development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of implant designers, including coaching and talent development.
• Oversee custom implant design projects to meet schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Review design activities to ensure implant geometry and fixation align with parameters and customer specs.
• Manage project plans, resource allocation and staffing to support timelines.
• Resolve technical, operational and personnel issues with evaluated options.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, commercial) to execute initiatives.
• Participate in customer-focused design activities and feedback discussions for improvements.
• Support budget planning, forecasting and cost tracking for the team.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency, quality and team effectiveness.

Skills

Engineering

Product design

Leadership

CAD software

Project management

Budgeting

Team development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Design for manufacturing

Job description

## Associate Manager - Custom Implant DesignApplylocations: Ventura, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R569813Work Flexibility: OnsiteStryker is seeking a **Manager, Engineering - Custom Implant Design** in **Ventura, CA** to lead a sizable team responsible for designing patient-specific temporomandibular joint **(TMJ) implants**. TMJ Concepts implants change patients’ lives by restoring form and function to their jaw joint. In this role, you will oversee designers who define implant geometry and fixation features within established design parameters to meet customer and clinical requirements. You will also lead project execution, support team development, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.**What You Will Do:*** Provide leadership and direction to a team of implant designers, including coaching, performance management, talent development, and employee engagement.* Oversee custom implant design projects to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements.* Review and guide design activities to ensure implant geometry and fixation features align with established design parameters and customer specifications.* Manage project plans, resource allocation, and staffing needs to support business objectives and customer timelines.* Resolve technical, operational, and personnel-related issues by evaluating options and implementing appropriate solutions.* Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions to execute project and business initiatives.* Participate in customer-focused design activities and feedback discussions to support product and process improvements.* Support budget planning, forecasting, and cost tracking activities for the team’s areas of responsibility.* Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency, quality, and team effectiveness.**What You Need:****Required:*** Bachelor of Science degree or higher required; in Engineering or applicable technical field preferred.* Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering, product design, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.* Minimum 2 years of people leadership, team lead, or direct management experience.**Preferred:*** Minimum 2 years of experience in product design and design for manufacturing.* Experience using CAD software for product or component design.* Experience leading technical projects involving planning, budgeting, and resource management.* Experience supporting employee development, coaching, or performance management activities.**US10**: $112,900 - $188,100 USD AnnualView the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.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.