Senior Design Engineer- Mechanical

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Michigan seeks a Senior Design Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing processes. You will proactively solve problems, communicate across teams, and drive design activities while prioritizing quality, compliance, and customer needs.

You will translate inputs into specifications, develop proofs of concept, and work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and PMO to deliver robust medical devices.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical) with 2+ years of work experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering practices and design principles.
• Ability to create engineering drawings and models using GD&T and CAE tools.
• Demonstrated ability to apply materials and manufacturing processes to product design.
• Excellent communication of plans and technical information to teammates.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and verify medical device components and modules with minimal supervision.
• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and subsystem designs.
• Develop, prototype, and analyze solutions for proof of concept and complex challenges.
• Apply fundamental and advanced engineering concepts to problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, design controls, risk management, and QMS.
• Independently create and refine engineering documentation, including Design History File content.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and PMO.
• Demonstrate ownership, adapt to new processes, and drive project success.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Independent drive

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

CAE tools

Job description

Stryker is seeking a collaborative Senior Design Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing processes. You are a proactive problem solver who can develop creative solutions, communicate effectively across teams, and independently drive design activities while maintaining a focus on quality, compliance, and customer needs.

What You Will Do

• Research, design, develop, modify, and verify medical device components and modules with minimal supervision.

• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and subsystem-level designs.

• Develop, prototype, and analyze solutions to establish proof of concept and resolve complex technical challenges.

• Apply fundamental and advanced engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to problem solving.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of customer needs, product intended use, and relevant clinical procedures.

• Build familiarity with business fundamentals, including financial models and project impacts.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, design controls, risk management, and the Quality Management System.

• Independently create, maintain, and refine engineering documentation, including Design History File content.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to drive project success.

• Demonstrate ownership, quickly assimilate new processes and technologies, prioritize work independently, and contribute as a key collaborative team member.

What You Need (Minimum Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 2+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Desired)

• 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

$77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual