Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Location

Kalamazoo, MI | United States

Job description

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.  You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team:  

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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.

About Stryker

Our benefits:

• 12 paid holidays annually

• 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.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more:  US Stryker employee benefits

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at  stryker.com.

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

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