Associate Manager, R&D Engineering

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Impact.  

At Stryker, we’re driven by a mission to make healthcare better, and we know that it starts with exceptional leadership. As an  Associate Manager, R&D Engineering you’ll support the Product Engineering team by leading a high-performing team, drive innovation, and shape the future of medical technology. If you're passionate about developing people and delivering results, this is your opportunity to make a difference. 

This is a hybrid position based in Portage, MI; candidates must live within commuting distance and be onsite 4 days per week.

What You Will Do  

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering growth, engagement, and retention. 

• Drive project execution by planning, budgeting, and staffing initiatives to meet business goals. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by overseeing technical documentation and design controls. 

• Influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders through clear, effective communication. 

• Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring and team development. 

• Manage cost center budgets, including forecasting and tracking financial performance. 

• Mentor team members in technical disciplines and performance management practices. 

What You Will Need  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 

• Minimum six years of relevant professional experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor others in a technical environment. 

• Experience managing projects with defined budgets and timelines. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience in people management or performance coaching. 

• Familiarity with the healthcare or medical device industry. 

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

• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement practices.

$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.