Job Details

Stryker

http://www.stryker.com

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Occupation: Manufacturing and Production

Specialty: Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Who We Want:

Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
Dedicated achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Curious learners. Engineers who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop products.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What You Will Do:

Be a manufacturing engineer, for our mobile CT scanner production line, in one of the most successful divisions of Stryker. Be part of a cross-functional team that produces electromechanical devices to enhance the surgical environment for surgeons and healthcare providers. Be responsible manufacturing, sustainment, continuous improvement and problem solving for specific product line, co-leading unit with 2 other engineers. This team member will be involved in key business decisions, enhancing and improving the quality output and driving a robust manufacturing environment while focusing on complex products.

Technical Responsibilities:

Lead or mentor development and manufacturing of electrical components, sub-systems, and/or systems for medical devices.
Apply and mentor others in electronics, custom test equipment and PCBA manufacturing.
Validation of manufacturing processes, inclusive of custom test equipment.
Lead and guide in correction of complex product process/manufacturing issues.
Validations required, per corporate medical device guidelines, in a production environment
Conduct technology exploration and influence application in the business.
Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs independently.

Business Responsibilities:

Adhere to quality requirements, taking ownership of processes, NC’s/CAPA’s and continuous improvement
Align with strategic plant metrics by driving cost savings initiatives through improved processes and/or new technology.
Demonstrates financial acumen.

Med Device Compliance:

Mentor others as a business unit expert on the usage of industry standards
Lead others to create and refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History record and associated documents

General Responsibilities:

Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Advanced Operations, Regulatory and Project Management to ensure project success, both leading and influencing other leaders on the team.
Identify and lead the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required.
Execute and lead segments of complex process development to advance projects through various life cycle stages.
Contribute to complex product development through release and lead one technical area of expertise.
Hold self and others accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.
Mentor, develop and inspire others in current and future roles.

Technical Skills and Experience

Candidate does not need to be proficient in all areas but must be proficient in some and be able to demonstrate being a quick learner.
Hardware Development
Motor Controller Technologies
Custom test equipment
Sub-system digital and analog hardware architecture design and component selection.
Knowledge of design for manufacturability and ability to implement based on these standards

What You Will Need:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
4+ years of related manufacturing experience
Works independently to plan and schedule own activities to meet project timelines
Works cooperatively with cross functional team
Collaborates with peers to leverage and share engineering best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with manufacturing products in an FDA or other regulated industry

Know someone at Stryker?

Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at https://careers.stryker.com/referrals/

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.