Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer(Product & Packaging)

Stryker • Cary, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Staff member of the Product Engineering team at Sage Products, a Stryker business unit, you will play a pivotal role in sustaining and enhancing our portfolio of commercialized products. This position is focused on driving engineering excellence and delivering impactful initiatives—particularly within product packaging—across a diverse range of high-volume pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical devices. You will leverage your expertise to support ongoing product improvement while ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation. Know more about the line of Business here: Sage Products

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, Packaging Engineering, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience in regulated industries, with a preference for the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical sectors

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in developing packaging for medical devices and/or pharmaceutical products
• Strong familiarity with industry standards applicable to packaging design for medical devices and pharmaceutical products
• Proficient in design and concept creation, as well as engineering analysis using CAD and CAE software tools
• Skilled in statistical analysis, including interpretation and clear communication of findings

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in establishing direction and standards for the maintenance, enhancement, and lifecycle management of product and packaging designs across the Sage portfolio.
• Guide improvements for structural packaging, labelling systems, and product configurations for sterile and non-sterile medical devices, formulations, hardware, and combination products.
• Drive production support, quality improvements, line extensions, CAPA/NC, and cost-saving initiatives through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Investigate and resolve issues with released products and packaging, including customer complaints and manufacturing defects, ensuring timely documentation.
• Lead product and packaging design changes, enhancements, and manufacturing process improvements, including alternate component or supplier qualifications for supply continuity and cost optimization.
• Create, refine, and maintain engineering documentation (DHF, DMR, specifications, risk management files) in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Support internal and external audits, non-conformances, and CAPAs related to product and packaging design and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor teams in the creation and enhancement of engineering documentation, providing technical guidance and establishing standards to ensure consistent, high-quality, and compliant technical content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees