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; 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.

What you will do-

As Operations Engineer with the Operations team, you will provide manufacturing engineering leadership and lead projects for assigned cells within our Mahwah, NJ site. You will work closely with Quality Assurance, Suppliers, Advanced Operations, and Product Development on initiatives that drive toward best practices and support business objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project timelines within a cross-functional team

• Define & implement specific solutions to technical problems, completing the tasks associated with such projects and writing reports that clearly document the results

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering Services, and Quality to resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem-solving methodologies

• Actively participate and lead teams to support new product and process design and development activities

• Lead and participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing process for existing and new products

• Review & approve inspection plans, routers, product drawings, as well as non-conforming material, and system documentation

• Facilitate quality remediation, gap closure through partnership with cell Quality Engineers.

• Participate in development, review & approval process and equipment validation/qualifications

• Initiate & support NCR and CAPA initiatives

What we want-

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

• Meticulous documenters. Detail-oriented people who enjoy maintaining meticulous documentation of reports, metrics, proposals, and presentations.

• Dedicated achievers. 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 need-

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Basic working knowledge of CNC machines, and inspection equipment required

• Basic understanding of DMAIC process and GD&T required

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience- highly preferred

• Experience and ability to deliver on high profile projects -preferred

• Must be able to define root cause of different manufacturing equipment such as inspection and packaging equipment - preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in LEAN and problem-solving tools with a high focus on process improvement such as DMAIC and Value Stream Mapping -preferred

• Must have a high understanding of Minitab, Microsoft projects, and Microsoft Excel - preferred

• Working knowledge of quality tools such as failure modes effect analysis (FMEA), GD&T, root cause analysis, mistake proofing and Poke-Yoke- preferred
  

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com