Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical - R&D

Stryker • Portage, MI

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About The Position

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 Orthopaedic Instruments business, working specifically on the development of our Next Generation Electromechanical-surgical products. As a Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work collaboratively with customers, marketing and operations partners to perform customer research, design, test, and document mechanical components, architectures, systems and products. You will provide leadership and technical direction across our Mechanical Engineering program team, in addition to maintaining individual design ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading technical research initiatives through desirability, feasibility, and viability phases.
• Experience in developing electromechanical components and assemblies, with familiarity in system processes related to power tools & motor design.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 power tools, sterilization and design for manufacturability.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree