Staff Engineer, Product Development

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Stryker Joint Replacement Division Hip Business Unit is currently seeking a Staff Engineer, Product Development (PD) to support the Hip Business Unit. This is a hybrid position based in Mahwah, NJ.

As the Staff Engineer, Product Development you will perform implant and instrument design work. You will lead multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market.

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What you will do

• Device Design & Problem Solving: Research, design, develop, modify, and verify mechanical components for medical devices; translate design inputs into engineering specifications; and apply , both fundamental and advanced engineering principles to solve complex challenges.
• Clinical & Customer Insight: Demonstrate deep understanding of customer needs, product use, and clinical procedures to inform design decisions. Interface with clinical advisors to drive design decisions and evaluations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Engineering Documentation & Design Controls: Independently create and refine engineering documentation-such as Design History Files-while adhering to R&D procedures including design controls and risk management in alignment with the Quality Management System. Provide technical direction to junior engineers to uphold quality documentation standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Marketing, Project Management, and Clinical teams to drive successful project execution.
• Independent Execution: Operate with minimal supervision, managing tasks, priorities, and deliverables across projects efficiently.
• Team Contribution & Adaptability: Direct and manage the workflow and product of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.

What you need

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, Science, or related field of study
• Minimum 4+ years of product design experience in orthopaedics or the medical device industry

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopedic implants
• Experience in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry
• Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package
• Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release
• CAD Pro/Engineer experience
• Demonstrated understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application

$105,100 - $172,300salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 20%

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