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Work Flexibility: Onsite

As a Manager in our Acute Care R&D team, you’ll lead a high-performing group of engineers focused on sustaining and enhancing life-saving medical devices. If you’re passionate about leadership and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.

To learn more about Stryker’s Acute Care portfolio, click here: Stryker Acute Care

This is a fully onsite role based in Kalamazoo, MI; candidates must live within commuting distance and be onsite 4–5 days per week.

What you will do

  • Lead and develop a team of engineers to deliver high-quality product improvements and support, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.

  • Manage complex engineering projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery.

  • Drive compliance with regulatory standards by overseeing design controls and technical documentation.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to translate clinical needs into technical strategies.

  • Set strategic direction for sustaining engineering initiatives and align team goals with business objectives.

  • Influence product design and development through hands-on mentoring in mechanical engineering best practices.

  • Manage project-level budgets and contribute to broader R&D financial planning and forecasting.

  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, development, and team culture.

What you need

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering.

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, including 4+ years in design engineering.

  • Proficiency in CAD (parametric design), Machine and Mechanism design, GD&T, and component/assembly design for manufacturing such as injection molding, welding, and sheet metal.

  • Experience with root cause analysis, FEA, and prototyping tools.

  • Demonstrated success leading subsystem design for product launches.

  • Proven ability to coach and mentor engineers in technical and peer review practices.

  • Strong track record of delivering high-quality, compliant products on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of direct people management experience.

  • Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.

  • Skilled in performance management and talent development.

  • Ability to communicate complex technical strategies to diverse audiences.

  • Proven ability to deliver programs on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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