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Director, R&D Engineering
Position Overview
The Director of Engineering will play a critical leadership role in ensuring seamless product development and transfer to Global Quality Operations (GQO). This leader will be an expert in process characterization of critical processes—developing robust, data-driven methods that anticipate and eliminate transfer risks. The Director will also spearhead Future Technology Development, identifying and shaping patient-centered solutions that address unmet clinical needs, even beyond current technological paradigms.
Key Responsibilities
Process Characterization & Product Transfer
Establish and lead process characterization frameworks for all critical processes as products are developed, ensuring readiness for seamless transfer to Manufacturing (GQO).
Apply and institutionalize methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Capability (Cp, Cpk) Studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Monte Carlo Simulations, Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action methodologies (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to align process development with regulatory requirements and scalability.
Develop best practices, playbooks, and training programs for process transfer excellence.
Future Technology Development
Lead the Future Tech Development portfolio by identifying unmet patient and clinical needs that may not rely solely on advanced technology but can deliver transformative patient impact.
Partner with clinicians, patients, and external innovation networks to surface and evaluate future opportunities.
Translate unmet needs into clear problem statements, guiding early feasibility assessments and exploratory work.
Develop pathways for future technology projects, from concept validation through to integration into strategic pipelines.
Champion physician/patient-first innovation that balances clinical benefit, usability, and access with technical feasibility.
Leadership & Strategy
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team with expertise in process characterization, technology exploration, and patient-centered design.
Provide technical and strategic guidance across multiple product lines and development stages.
Influence organizational decision-making by presenting clear, data-driven insights and future technology opportunities.
Drive a culture of rigor, innovation, and execution excellence across R&D and GQO interfaces.
Competencies
Strategic Thinker: Balances near-term execution with long-term innovation.
Technical Rigor: Expert in data-driven methods for robust product and process development.
Collaborative Leader: Builds bridges across Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and external stakeholders.
Innovator: Identifies unmet needs and translates them into tangible patient benefits.
Physician/Patient-Centric: Anchors all decision-making on improving outcomes and access for patients.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or applicable technical field.
12+ years applicable experience, with 6+ years direct people management experience preferred.
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline; PhD preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Global Quality Operations (GQO) or equivalent manufacturing integration functions.
Prior leadership of Future Technology/Strategic Innovation portfolios.
Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas, devices, and global markets.
Technical Skills
Broad and comprehensive understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one or more technical/functional disciplines.
Salary and Benefits $171,900 - $263,300 salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Travel: 20%
Equal Opportunity 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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The Director of Engineering will play a critical leadership role in ensuring seamless product development and transfer to Global Quality Operations (GQO). This leader will be an expert in process characterization of critical processes—developing robust, data-driven methods that anticipate and eliminate transfer risks. The Director will also spearhead Future Technology Development, identifying and shaping patient-centered solutions that address unmet clinical needs, even beyond current technological paradigms.
Key Responsibilities
Process Characterization & Product Transfer
Establish and lead process characterization frameworks for all critical processes as products are developed, ensuring readiness for seamless transfer to Manufacturing (GQO).
Apply and institutionalize methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Capability (Cp, Cpk) Studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Monte Carlo Simulations, Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action methodologies (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to align process development with regulatory requirements and scalability.
Develop best practices, playbooks, and training programs for process transfer excellence.
Future Technology Development
Lead the Future Tech Development portfolio by identifying unmet patient and clinical needs that may not rely solely on advanced technology but can deliver transformative patient impact.
Partner with clinicians, patients, and external innovation networks to surface and evaluate future opportunities.
Translate unmet needs into clear problem statements, guiding early feasibility assessments and exploratory work.
Develop pathways for future technology projects, from concept validation through to integration into strategic pipelines.
Champion physician/patient-first innovation that balances clinical benefit, usability, and access with technical feasibility.
Leadership & Strategy
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team with expertise in process characterization, technology exploration, and patient-centered design.
Provide technical and strategic guidance across multiple product lines and development stages.
Influence organizational decision-making by presenting clear, data-driven insights and future technology opportunities.
Drive a culture of rigor, innovation, and execution excellence across R&D and GQO interfaces.
Competencies
Strategic Thinker: Balances near-term execution with long-term innovation.
Technical Rigor: Expert in data-driven methods for robust product and process development.
Collaborative Leader: Builds bridges across Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and external stakeholders.
Innovator: Identifies unmet needs and translates them into tangible patient benefits.
Physician/Patient-Centric: Anchors all decision-making on improving outcomes and access for patients.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or applicable technical field.
12+ years applicable experience, with 6+ years direct people management experience preferred.
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline; PhD preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Global Quality Operations (GQO) or equivalent manufacturing integration functions.
Prior leadership of Future Technology/Strategic Innovation portfolios.
Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas, devices, and global markets.
Technical Skills
Broad and comprehensive understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one or more technical/functional disciplines.
Salary and Benefits $171,900 - $263,300 salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Travel: 20%
Equal Opportunity 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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