Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Portage, MI seeks a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer Lead, R&D to guide complex product development across the full lifecycle. You will mentor engineers, lead design decisions, and help deliver compliant, high-quality medical technologies with cross-functional impact.

Hybrid work requires residing within commuting distance of Portage, MI and on-site several days per week, enabling collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in R&D.
• Experience creating drawings, documentation, and 3D models.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo for 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, development, modification and evaluation of complex modules and subsystems.
• Translate user needs into engineering requirements and system designs.
• Design and execute advanced prototyping and testing to verify performance.
• Resolve complex design challenges and drive corrective actions for readiness and quality.
• Explore emerging technologies and recommend applications for innovation.
• Develop invention disclosures, patents and trade secret docs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and PM teams.
• Mentor engineers on principles, design controls, and best practices.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering or related

Tools

PTC Creo

CAE tools

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Job description

Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer Lead, R&D

Portage, MI

Join a team focused on advancing complex medical technologies through engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical development efforts, contribute to innovation initiatives, and apply advanced engineering expertise across the full product development lifecycle. The Senior Staff R&D Engineer Lead serves as a technical leader, guiding design decisions, mentoring engineers, and supporting the development of compliant, high-quality products.

Work Flexibility:

Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Portage, MI and be able to work onsite several days per week.

What You Will Do

• Lead the research, design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex modules, assemblies, and subsystems throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Translate user needs into engineering requirements, specifications, and system-level designs, ensuring alignment with product and business objectives.
• Design and execute advanced prototyping and testing activities to verify product performance and design requirements.
• Resolve complex product design challenges and drive implementation of corrective actions to support product readiness and quality standards.
• Explore emerging technologies and recommend applications that support product innovation and business needs.
• Develop invention disclosures, patents, and trade secret documentation to support intellectual property initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to deliver projects according to business and development milestones.
• Mentor engineers on engineering principles, design controls, industry standards, engineering documentation, and technical best practices.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in Research & Development (R&D)
• Experience creating engineering drawings, technical documentation, and 3D models.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo for 3D modeling and engineering design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and optimizing complex mechanical and/or electro-mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in engineering drawings.
• Experience using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to evaluate and optimize product designs.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and processing technologies used in complex product development.
• Experience supporting medical device development within a regulated environment.

$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual