Senior Design Engineer- Mechanical

Stryker Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Portage, MI is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical design and product development. You will research, design, and verify medical device components and modules with minimal supervision, translating inputs into solid specifications and subsystem designs.

You will collaborate across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing to drive project success while ensuring compliance with design controls and the Quality Management

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability in mechanical design principles
• Experience with GD&T and CAE tools beneficial

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, modify, and verify medical device components with minimal supervision.
• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and subsystem designs.
• Develop, prototype, and analyze solutions to establish proof of concept.
• Apply engineering concepts to problem solving.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive project success.

Skills

Mechanical design

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

CAE tools

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite 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 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.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.