Design Engineer - Customized Implants

Stryker • Ventura, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Stryker is seeking a Design Engineer for its Customized Implants division in Ventura, California. The division designs custom temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants to restore jaw function. In this role, you will work onsite five days per week with experienced designers and clinical specialists to create patient-specific solutions. Applicants must live within commuting distance of Stryker’s Ventura office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 0 years of experience in engineering, design, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong customer focus and exceptional communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Internship experience in engineering, product design, or medical device manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy.
• Interest in medical device design and patient-specific solutions.
• CAD software experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design patient-specific TMJ implants in accordance with established engineering procedures and surgeon preference listings.
• Evaluate CT scans and anatomical models for image quality, reference geometry, and suitability for design.
• Create 3D implant designs using CAD software based on surgeon input and patient-specific anatomy.
• Prepare design review packages, manufacturing drawings, and surgeon approval schematics.
• Partner with surgeons and field teams to incorporate patient-specific requirements into final designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and customer service teams to support design transfer and production readiness.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and clinical partners regarding design progress and updates.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and meet defined turnaround timelines for each case.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level