Senior Product Safety Engineer - Compliance & Certification

Stryker; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits - medical & Rx

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Short-term disability

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Product Safety Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI, to lead safety programs across complex R&D projects and ensure safety requirements are embedded from concept through development. You will engage with leadership to influence safety initiatives, assure compliance with U.S.

and global standards, and guide testing to meet third-party certifications. The role emphasizes education, mentorship, and strong collaboration with external bodies, driving a culture of safety and shaping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years engineering experience.
• Experience leading Product Safety Programs for complex R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Safety Programs for complex sustainability projects within Product Engineering, ensuring safety requirements are integrated throughout product development.
• Collaborate with leadership and influencing technical and organizational safety initiatives across business units.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance with U.S. and international electrical and mechanical safety standards, regulations, and certifications.
• Direct Safety Testing Activities by supporting laboratory personnel, developing test plans, and ensuring compliance testing meets third-party certification requirements.
• Collaborate with External Certification Bodies including NRTLs and other organizations to achieve and maintain product certifications.
• Provide Product Safety technical education, mentorship, and frameworks that support the growth of early-career Product Safety Engineers.
• Promote a Strong Safety Culture by embedding product safety, compliance, and industry best practices across engineering and design teams.
• Provide Strategic Technical Leadership by resolving complex safety challenges, supporting product lifecycle activities, consulting on compliance issues, and shaping future technology roadmaps.

Skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

4+ years engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Testing methodologies

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Product Safety Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI, to lead safety programs across complex R&D projects and ensure safety requirements are embedded from concept through development. You will engage with leadership to influence safety initiatives, assure compliance with U.S.

and global standards, and guide testing to meet third-party certifications. The role emphasizes education, mentorship, and strong collaboration with external bodies, driving a culture of safety and shaping