Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Work Flexibility: Hybrid This position is responsible for process design, development, and validation while collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams throughout new product development. The role involves independently identifying solutions and developing approaches to technical challenges of moderate scope and complexity. The individual will apply modern engineering methodologies to help accelerate time-to-market while meeting regulatory requirements, project timelines, and cost targets. They will cultivate effective working relationships both internally and externally, and may also provide occasional guidance and training to other team members. What you will do: Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures. Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications. Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. May lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation and validation. Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. Lead and/or participate in process review meetings. Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches. Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation. Provides on-going status reports including periodic reviews progress and evaluation of results to management. Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes. Provide training for manufacturing team members. Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures. Review and approval of validation documentation. Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures (i.e. assembly instructions, inspection procedures, and capital project proposals). Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgement. Must be able to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations. Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks. What you need: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering preferred). 4 years related years of experience. Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design. Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques. Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design. Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry preferred. Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its 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! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.