Engineering Manager, NPD
Stryker
Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for achieving process development milestones across one to two new product introductions (NPIs). You will lead up to eight direct reports with varying levels of experience and oversee a team of engineers responsible for the selection, validation, and verification of novel processes, equipment, and infrastructure used to manufacture catheters, guidewires, and implantable neurovascular devices.
Job description
You will have responsibility for large segments of each project, including people management and the technical assessment of associated manufacturing processes, systems, and infrastructure. Additionally, you will grow and develop your team to support the continued growth of Stryker’s Neurovascular division.
What You Will Do:
- Partner effectively across divisional and operations functions, as well as with counterparts across the broader organization, to address NPI challenges, drive resolution, and deliver new products to market on time.
- Provide clear direction on projects and establish team priorities, creating a sense of urgency and importance to deliver new products within quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
- Determine project scope, scale, resource needs, and financial requirements for each new product, with accountability for capital and expense budgets.
- Critically assess new product charters and financial plans to identify and translate key deliverables, including standard cost and launch requirements.
- Identify, hire, and manage talent needed to validate and release new processes and equipment into production in accordance with Stryker systems and specifications.
- Guide the team through complex or challenging situations by removing obstacles, assigning appropriate resources, and partnering across functions to resolve issues.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of technical experience in a product or process development role.
- 2+ years of people management experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Technical knowledge and experience in polymer extrusion manufacturing, including extrusion process development, polymer selection, and testing.
- Medical device industry experience.
- Experience with manufacturing line equipment selection, layout/setup, and IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and engineering experience in new product introduction, with a history of bringing products to market.
- Experience with process mapping, FMEA, DFM, scrap reduction, Lean, and Class 6 cleanrooms would be beneficial.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of technical experience in a product or process development role.
- 2+ years of people management experience.
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.