Job Description

At Stryker, we’re driven by a mission to make healthcare better. As a Manager, R&D Engineering – New Product Development (NPD) , you’ll lead high-impact initiatives, mentor top talent, and shape the future of medical innovation. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and people leadership, this is your opportunity to make a difference. 

To learn more about Stryker’s Peripheral Vascular device portfolio, click here: Stryker PVD

This is a fully onsite role based in Irvine, CA; candidates must live within commuting distance and be onsite 5 days per week.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving talent acquisition, engagement, and growth. 
• Execute complex projects with accountability for planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery of results. 
• Apply problem-solving and process improvement methodologies to resolve technical and business challenges. 
• Influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders through clear, strategic communication. 
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring and team development. 
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and design control standards. 
• Partner with customers and key opinion leaders to align technical strategies with clinical needs and objectives. 
• Contribute to financial modeling and strategic planning for product segments or business functions. 

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects. 
• Experience with regulatory compliance in medical device development. 
• Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 2+ years of direct people management experience.
• Medical device NPD expertise (Class II/III), including catheter and Nitinol design, and intellectual property (IP) development, is a huge plus.
• People leadership and business acumen: coaching and talent strategy, healthcare market/competitor understanding, project budgeting/financial accountability, and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

$135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual

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