Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations - Spine (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Who we want -

• Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What you will do -

As the Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations for our Spine division, you will determine and develop the approach 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. You may also periodically provide guidance and train other team members in the department.

Additional responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• Provide training for manufacturing team members
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures
• Review and approve validation documentation

What you need -

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required
• 4+ years' of work experience required
• Experience executing complex problem solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues required
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams required
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing required
• Certified in validation activities - highly preferred
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry - highly preferred

Travel Percentage: 20%

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.