Staff Engineer Lean Manufacturing

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.

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Stryker a MedTech company is looking for a Staff Engineer experienced in applying lean manufacturing methodologies for various processes for its new manufacturing site in Skawina. Stryker manufactures titanium and stainless steel implants and instruments with use of key manufacturing processes like metal processing (CNC machines - milling, grinding, swiss lathe turning), surface finishing, clean and sterile packaging in Clean Rooms.

What you will do

• Management of significant Engineering projects from Lean manufacturing perspective
• Provide Technical leadership from a Lean manufacturing perspective
• Develop and maintain plant layout (machines/equipment locations, floor space usage, material flow etc.)
• Develop production lines/cell layouts
• Overseeing the performance of machines and production lines using Ignition software.
• Building a database of machine capabilities
• Continuously improve the performance of the process by using Lean manufacturing tools (6S, SMED, etc.)
• Provide support to Process Development / Advanced Operations on technology development and application within the manufacturing process
• Selection of potential suppliers for Lean manufacturing solutions
• Creation of all relevant Work Instructions and Procedures.
• Integration of new process with MES / SAP systems.
• Support role in process validation procedure / documentation.
• Train and mentor operators and engineers

Who we are looking for

• Degree in mechanics, industrial engineering or similar.
• 5 years experience in serial production industries (MedTech or Automotive preferable).
• Excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen methodology, 6S etc.
• Experience in implementing new lean solutions in mass production environment.
• Experience in using Ignition, MES systems will be an advantage.
• Very good AutoCad skills.
• Very good English and Polish communication skills.

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.