Staff Engineer

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Profile Summary

Independently determines and develops approaches to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Uses latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs. Builds productive internal and external working relationships and may periodically provide guidance and train other team members.

Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials. Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.

Job Description

• 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 operations and material specifications.
• Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineering to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.
• Will 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 transfer and launches.
• Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent inspection documentation.
• Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes.
• Provide training for manufacturing team members.
• Review and approval of validation documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 4 or more years experience

Preferred Skills:

• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) related statistical tools and validation /verification techniques.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Certified in validation activities.
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
• Familiar with CNC machines and programming (do not have to be a programmer)

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.