Specialist R&D - 1st Shift - Starting at $31.92/hr

Stryker; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Bartlett, TN, is seeking an experienced prototype machinist to translate engineering drawings into manufacturing plans and to set up, program, and operate manual and CNC equipment for complex prototype parts.

You will develop machining programs using CAD/CAM methods, maintain tight tolerances, and collaborate with Product Development Engineers and global teams to deliver prototype components from concept through production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in prototype, toolroom, R&D, medical device, or similar precision machining environment.
• Experience independently producing prototype or development components from engineering drawings using manual and CNC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles, including tooling selection, speeds and feeds, materials, and setup development.
• Ability to manufacture precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and translate engineering drawings into manufacturing plans for prototype and development components.
• Plan, set up, program, and operate manual and CNC equipment to produce complex prototype parts.
• Develop machining programs using both machine-console and CAD/CAM programming methods.
• Manufacture precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Independently determine machining processes, tooling, setups, and operation sequences required to complete a part from start to finish.
• Support prototype development through CNC machining, EDM, 3D printing, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Partner with Product Development Engineers and global team members to gather requirements and execute prototype requests.
• Maintain project documentation, communicate technical recommendations, and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Prototype development

Engineering drawings interpretation

Manual machining

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM

EDM

3D Printing

Job description

Work Flexibility

Onsite Shift: 1st Shift Tuesday – Friday, 5:45 AM – 4:15 PM

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and translate engineering drawings into manufacturing plans for prototype and development components.
• Plan, set up, program, and operate manual and CNC equipment to produce complex prototype parts.
• Develop machining programs using both machine-console and CAD/CAM programming methods.
• Manufacture precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Independently determine machining processes, tooling, setups, and operation sequences required to complete a part from start to finish.
• Support prototype development through CNC machining, EDM, 3D printing, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Partner with Product Development Engineers and global team members to gather requirements and execute prototype requests.
• Maintain project documentation, communicate technical recommendations, and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

What You Need

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a prototype, toolroom, R&D, medical device, or similar precision machining environment.
• Experience independently producing prototype or development components from engineering drawings using manual and CNC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of machining principles, including tooling selection, speeds and feeds, materials, and setup development.
• Ability to manufacture precision components while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.

Preferred:

• Experience programming CNC equipment using online and offline programming methods.
• Experience machining highly precise components requiring tight tolerances.
• Experience supporting research and development, prototype, or new product development environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience collaborating with engineering teams to develop prototype components from concept through production.

$31.92 - $44.88 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits.

Travel Percentage: 0%

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.