As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on Stryker’s Neurosurgical New Product Development team, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative medical devices that enhance patient care globally. This position supports the Integrated Systems & Smart Accessories team within the Neurosurgical business unit, focusing on the development of Stryker’s next-generation Highspeed Drill Platform. You’ll be involved throughout the entire product development cycle—from concept through launch—collaborating with cross-functional R&D teams to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions using sound engineering practices.

To learn more about Stryker’s Neurosurgical portfolio click here: Stryker Neurosurgical

You will need to live within commuting distance to our Portage, Michigan office for this hybrid position. You will need to be onsite a minimum of three days a week, with flexibility to work from home on other days.

• Research, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components and modules for medical devices with minimal supervision. 

• Translate design inputs into engineering specifications and produce subsystem-level designs. 

• Prototype and analyze design solutions to validate concepts and performance. 

• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges. 

• Create and refine engineering documentation, including Design History Files, in compliance with design control procedures. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams. 

• Understand product use and clinical procedures to inform design strategy and decisions. 

• Support regulatory compliance by following industry standards, risk management, and quality system requirements. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering. 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proficiency in mechanical engineering practices and design principles. 

• Ability to create engineering drawings and models using GD&T and CAE tools. 

• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. 

• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo). 

• Experience communicating technical plans and information to cross-functional teams