Job Details

Stryker

http://www.stryker.com

Associate Manager, Engineering

Occupation: Engineering and Architecture

Specialty: Architectural Engineering

Visa sponsorship provided: No

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Talent we are looking for:

Leaders who drive performance improvements. Leaders who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
Goal-oriented orchestrators. Leaders who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.
Metrics-oriented managers. People who are always tracking important business metrics to ensure projects meet expectations and budget.
Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

Job Description:

As an Associate Engineering Manager, you will champion a disciplined manufacturing engineering culture that promotes patient-focused quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation as a way of life while ensuring the achievement of all necessary deliverables. You will have the responsibility of managing project managers and engineers and are accountable for delivery of best-in-class results. This role involves recruitment, performance management, development, and engagement of a team. This individual will be a key contributor to key strategies within Global Customer Care.

Responsibilities Include:

Leads process improvement and LEAN projects within the Service Depot and participates in site or campus operational initiatives
Develops and strengthens engineering involvement and leadership within continuous improvement initiatives
Develops a robust Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) approach to service repairs from an engineering perspective, including documentation and fixture availability
Accountable for maximization of resources available to deliver outstanding results on key performance metrics
Manages an engineering team to meet customer requirements and deliver KPIs in Quality, Service, Cost and People Development
Participates in budget setting for the engineering team
Partners with global service operations, supply chain, engineering, and other groups to solve manufacturing and process issues to drive customer satisfaction
Develops, enhances, and optimizes engineering performance metrics, including line down resolution time and yearly cost savings calculations
Drives a proactive and compliant approach to environmental, health and safety
Champions 6S process, standards, and objectives through coaching, mentoring, and setting direction
Inspires others by setting the standards, building trust and partnerships, and collaborating and encouraging diverse perspectives always acting with integrity
Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement across team and with cross functional teams
Provides timely feedback and review and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair, and prompt manner; ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect
Support global service center ProCare contract growth through implementation of affordable global repair processes

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering strongly preferred)
6+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of people leadership experience

Additional skills:

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a production environment to the completion of complex assignments
Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross functional team
Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Business acumen with an ability to deliver process improvement objectives
Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, and health and safety
Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development
Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance
Problem-solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable
Can interpret and analyze information and translate into actions
Excellent influencing and communication skills

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.