Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.
We are currently seeking a Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations to join our Orthopedic Instruments Division to be based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Who we want:
• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
• Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
What you will do:
As the Staff Engineer you will independently determine and develop approaches to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. You will use the latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs.
As the Staff Engineer you will be responsible for building productive internal and external working relationships and may periodically provide guidance and train other team members.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications
- Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols
- May lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
- Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. Lead and/or participate in process review meetings
- Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches
- Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation
- Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes
- Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures
- Review and approval of validation documentation
What you need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing preferred)
- 4+ years of related experience required.
Desired Skilled:
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Experience in an FDA (Med Device, Med Tech) regulated or regulated industry (Aerospace, Automotive) highly preferred.
- Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues highly preferred.
- Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques highly preferred.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design highly preferred.
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