What you will do-

Stryker Orthopedics is seeking to hire a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing/Operations to support the manufacturing of joint replacement products in Mahwah, New Jersey.

As a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing/ Operations with the operations team you will provide manufacturing engineering support and direct projects for assigned cells.

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

• Responsible for validation work including writing and executing validations

• You will resolve in-house and supplier quality problems using established problem-solving methodologies

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

• You will review & approve inspection plans, routers and product drawings

• You will facilitate quality remediation, gap closure through partnership with cell Quality Engineers

• Support with initiating and closure of non-conformance and corrective and action preventative actions

• Supporting projects, bringing in capital equipment for new manufacturing lines and upgrades to existing lines

• You will work cross functionally with teams for projects and initiatives including lean manufacturing, added capacity and new product launches

• Provide technical support for quality control, process improvement, cost savings, process development projects, new product launches, equipment qualifications, and process validations

• Operate within Stryker’s quality system to produce documentation such as, inspection plans, equipment maintenance logs and standard operating procedures

• Support continuous improvement efforts by performing time studies, value stream analysis, flow analysis and other lean related tasks

• Make proposals/recommendations in support of the team to help achieve team goals in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale

• Periodically work with vendors

Who we want-

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

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

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required

• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in a production/manufacturing environment required

• Advanced working knowledge of DMAIC process, and GD&T required

• Previous manufacturing Co-Op experience- preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineer or industrial engineer- preferred

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment- preferred

• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must be comfortable presenting at team level meetings- preferred