Engineering Manager, Design Quality

Stryker9 months ago
Portage, Michigan, United States
On-site
Full-time
Senior Level (7+ years)
Bachelors Engineering

Job Description

Position Summary

Lead innovation in medical technology. As an Engineering Manager for Design Quality, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping best-in-class product development outcomes. You’ll lead a talented technical team, influence design strategies, and ensure compliance with global standards, all while driving solutions that improve patient care. If you’re passionate about leadership, product development, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and develop a Design Quality team supporting New Product Development (NPD) to deliver compliant, high-quality products.
  • Drive achievement of business metrics, including product quality measures, schedule attainment, and timely resolution of NC/CAPA actions.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies; support internal and external audits as needed.
  • Set standards and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure customer-centric design and satisfaction.
  • Oversee performance management activities, including talent reviews, development plans, and engagement programs.
  • Manage project budgets and contribute to business unit-level financial planning and forecasting.
  • Provide strategic leadership for design controls and review technical documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.



What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of professional experience, including product development experience within a regulated industry.
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience.
  • Experience with design controls, NPD processes, and regulatory standards for medical devices.
  • Project management experience delivering programs on time, on quality, and within budget.
  • Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or ISO Lead Auditor.
  • Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) activities within a Quality function.


Required Skills

Product Development
Team Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Engineering
Design Quality
Medical Devices
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management

Benefits

Dental
401K
Medical
Vision