Staff Engineer, Operational Innovation(Process Engineering)

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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Position 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.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide engineering support for new product, product transfer 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 analyse 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/Stryker internal process qualification 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 approval of validation documentation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Proven track record of working in a team based environment.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Be open minded with the ability to recognise good ideas.
• Innovative thinker - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.

• Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design.
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
• Experience of MES/SAP, GD&T, Process mapping, statistical methods and process/ product validations would prove beneficial.

• Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Certified in validation activities.
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail.

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.