Staff Engineer, New Product/Process Development

Stryker • Cary, IL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Stryker’s Sage division, we develop innovative products that help prevent hospital-acquired conditions — including ventilator-associated events, pressure injuries, skin damage due to incontinence, surgical site infections, and healthcare worker injury. What You Will Do: As a Staff Process Development Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing new products from concept through commercialization. You will lead the development of robust, scalable, and automated manufacturing processes that support Sage’s growing product portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, Electrical, or Controls preferred; other technical degrees considered with relevant experience).
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in medical device, automotive, pharmaceutical, food, or other highly regulated industries.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and scaling automated, high-speed manufacturing processes.
• Experience with plastic molding, ultrasonic/RF welding, sealing, thermoforming, or sewing technologies.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development for new product introduction (NPI) programs from design transfer through launch.
• Identify and implement best-in-class automation and manufacturing technologies to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Own capital equipment projects, including equipment specification, vendor selection, contract negotiation, installation, and validation.
• Develop project plans, cost estimates, and resource strategies to deliver on time and within budget.
• Drive process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless product launches.
• Lead risk assessments and manufacturing documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and PPAPs.
• Apply Lean and advanced engineering methodologies to reduce time to market while optimizing cost and performance.

What This Job Offers

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