Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known medical technology company is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of innovative surgical products. This hybrid role at their Portage HQ focuses on integrating mechanical systems into complex medical devices, ensuring high-quality product evolution through collaboration and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience in managing intricate product cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 6+ years of experience developing complex mechanical assemblies.
• Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project teams through the full product development lifecycle.
• Drive design and development of complex mechanical modules and subsystems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor team members.

Skills

Fluid management

Filtration

Suction

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC CREO

Windchill

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to support Stryker’s Instruments Division. This role is focused on new product development supporting our Surgical Technologies business, working specifically on the development of our Next Generation Neptune portfolio.

As a Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the integration of multiple mechanical subsystems into a large, complex electro-mechanical medical device that serves to manage smoke and fluid in an OR setting. You will support design and development, from ithe nception phase to launch.

Know more about the division here: Stryker Surgical Technologies

This role is hybrid based in Stryker's Global HQ in Portage, MI, with the expectation to come into the office 3-4 days a week.

What You Will Do

• Lead mechanical project teams through the full product development lifecycle—from concept and design to development and launch—ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
• Drive research, design, development, and evaluation of complex mechanical modules, subsystems, and assemblies, including advanced prototyping and testing.
• Apply and mentor others in advanced engineering principles, with expertise in fluid management, filtration, suction, and thermal management.
• Translate user needs into design inputs and system-level specifications; lead efforts in resolving complex design challenges.
• Support innovation through technology exploration and development of intellectual property, including patents and invention disclosures.
• Lead customer-focused activities such as voice of customer, customer-centric design, and application of clinical insights to enhance product development and market relevance.
• Guide adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements; lead creation and refinement of technical documentation, including Design History Files.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams; mentor and develop team members while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 6+ years of work experience
• Experience in developing and optimizing complex mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Ability to create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models, with application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools for design optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing electromechanical components and assemblies, with familiarity in system processes related to fluid management, filtration, suction, or thermal management.
• Experience using PTC CREO for CAD design and Windchill for product data management
• Experience in creating test protocols for electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies to support complex product development