Associate Manager, R&D Engineering

Stryker Ireland, Ltd.

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Portage, Michigan Until 8/31/2026 6+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

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

      

     

    Travel Percentage: 10%

    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.

    About this role

    Summary

    Lead and develop engineering team, drive innovation, manage projects in medical device sector.

    Job title

    Associate Manager, R&D Engineering

    Experience level

    6+ years

    Minimum experience

    6+ years exp

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    hybrid role in portage, michigan, onsite 4 days

    Salary

    $103k–$171k

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    Yes

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    leadershipproject managementregulatory compliancetechnical documentation

    Preferred skills

    people managementhealthcare industryprogram deliverystakeholder engagement

    Specializations

    medical technologyproduct engineering
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Portage, MI, USA

    Hybrid City