Staff Manufacturing Engineer- Additive

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. In order to fulfill our commitment as a federal contractor, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve, Stryker is encouraging US employees as well as all new US employees joining our company to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Today or in the future, vaccination may be a requirement based on the essential functions of the specific role or applicable regulations. Please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements FAQs page for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements and timelines.

Why join Stryker?

We are proud to be named one 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.

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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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.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
• 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.

What you will do-

You will be responsible for the equipment, processes and projects associated with the additive manufacturing cell. This includes Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). You will be responsible for equipment qualifications (3D printers, ancillary and support equipment, tooling, etc.), process characterizations and validations (overall and part specific), project coordination (continuous improvements) as well as cross-cultural (global) interactions and relationship building. You will also be responsible for the ongoing production and continuous improvements of printed (growth) parts.

Additional responsibilities:

• Assure that processes produce quality products in a timely and economical manner that maintains compliance with government regulations
• Project management of continuous improvements, sustaining activities while supporting process development, capital projects, and cost reduction activities within the business unit
• Equipment/process characterizations, qualifications and validations of 3D printers, ancillary and support equipment, tooling, etc.
• Write clear and accurate equipment and process procedures and work instructions
• Train other engineers, technicians and production operators on the use of equipment / processes developed
• Take lead of business-critical Root Cause Investigations with a group of cross functional Engineers
• Provide technical and operational support to manufacturing operations

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science required
• 4+ years of engineering experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment required
• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team, while processing the products through the production environment, utilizing engineering prints and material specifications required
• 1+ years of additive manufacturing experience -highly preferred
• Project management experience through the delivery of business-critical projects in a highly matrixed environment -preferred

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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.

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