Senior Operations Engineer

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What you will do-

Stryker Orthopedics is seeking to hire a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing/Operations to support the manufacturing of joint replacement products in Mahwah, New Jersey.

As a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing/ Operations with the operations team you will provide manufacturing engineering support and direct projects for assigned cells.

• You will define & implement specific solutions to technical problems, completing the tasks associated with such projects and writing reports that clearly document the results
• Responsible for validation work including writing and executing validations
• You will resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem-solving methodologies
• You will participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing process for existing and new products
• You will review & approve inspection plans, routers and product drawings
• You will facilitate quality remediation, gap closure through partnership with cell Quality Engineers
• Support with initiating and closure of non-conformance and corrective and action preventative actions
• Supporting projects, bringing in capital equipment for new manufacturing lines and upgrades to existing lines
• You will work cross functionally with teams for projects and initiatives including lean manufacturing, added capacity and new product launches
• Provide technical support for quality control, process improvement, cost savings, process development projects, new product launches, equipment qualifications, and process validations
• Operate within Stryker's quality system to produce documentation such as, inspection plans, equipment maintenance logs and standard operating procedures
• Support continuous improvement efforts by performing time studies, value stream analysis, flow analysis and other lean related tasks
• Make proposals/recommendations in support of the team to help achieve team goals in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale
• Periodically work with vendors

Who we want-

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
• 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.

What you need-

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in a production/manufacturing environment required
• Advanced working knowledge of DMAIC process, and GD&T required
• Previous manufacturing Co-Op experience- preferred
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineer or industrial engineer- preferred
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment- preferred
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must be comfortable presenting at team level meetings- preferred

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.