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Stryker Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D - NPD in Portage, Michigan
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Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D to support Orthopaedic Instruments (https://www.stryker.com/us/en/portfolios/medical-surgical-equipment/power-tools-and-cutting-accessories.html) . This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the future development of research and product development for Orthopaedic Instruments Power Tools. This role is hybrid, with a preference of 3-4 days per week in the office, at our Portage, MI location.
WHO WE WANT:
Dedicated Achievers. Who are relentless about quality and deliver safe and robust solutions.
Motivated problem solvers and product launchers. Who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Relationship builders. We value relationships, and we win together.
User-focused creators. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus and who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.
Curious Learners. Who seek out cutting edge research and information to enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As the Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will lead research and development activities for Orthopedic Instruments. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing and executing on early research of customer pain points and provide your design solutions from concept to production, in addition to providing technical expertise across our Mechanical Engineering program team. This role will collaborate with other focused thought leaders and partner with R&D teams throughout Stryker to conceptualize, develop and release solutions to improve surgery outcomes. This is an exciting space for a skilled engineer that is eager to collaborate and be a part of something new at Stryker.
Technical Responsibilities:
Lead research, design, development, modification and evaluation of modules, assemblies, or subsystems.
Apply and mentor others on advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts.
Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs independently.
Conduct, design, and select advanced prototyping and testing.
Lead and guide in correction of complex product design issues.
Conduct technology exploration and influence application in the business.
Develop invention disclosures, patents or trade secrets.
Business Responsibilities:
Contribute to competitive and market strategy by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the market, customer dynamics and competitive offerings.
Apply strong understanding of clinical procedures to enhance product development.
Contribute and execute customer facing activities like voice of customer and customer centric design in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate financial acumen.
Med Device Compliance:
Mentor others as a business unit expert on the usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations.
Lead others to create and refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file and create more progressive technical content.
Contribute to R&D procedures and development of industry standards working closely with cross-functional business units.
General Responsibilities:
Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
Identify and lead the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.
Develop, Research, Prototype, leveraging multiple methodologies for evaluation.
Contribute to complex product development through release and lead one technical area of expertise.
Hold self and others accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.
Mentor, develop and inspire others in current and future roles.
Collaborate and influence others on cross functional teams advancing partnerships to achieve business objectives
WHAT YOU NEED:
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical
6+ years of work experience
Preferred:
Experience in developing and optimizing complex designs for mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles.
Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools to optimize the design.
In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing and processing methods and technologies to support complex product development.
Experience in medical device industry or similar regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience with Creo CAD and/or Solidworks
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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.
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