Associate Manager, Engineering

Stryker•Mahwah, NJ

25d•$123,100 - $205,200•Onsite

About The Position

Stryker is hiring an Associate Manager, Engineering for a dynamic, onsite people leadership role based in Mahwah, New Jersey. This role provides leadership and direction to a team of mechanical, electrical, software and project engineers on the planning and execution of equipment installation, sustainability, and process improvement projects. The Associate Manager will provide strategic direction to an engineering team to meet their daily performance goals & milestones, and lead and drive PMO activities & Project Management practices & standardization in the Stryker Mahwah facility, NJ. The position ensures a consistently high level of quality and compliance to applicable regulatory requirements, engages in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes. Additionally, the role involves managing the performance of team members, including writing and delivering performance appraisals and taking disciplinary actions when warranted, as well as conducting interviews, hiring, and onboarding employees. The Associate Manager also provides developmental opportunities & guidance for direct reports and ensures proper training and development plans are set for the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - required (Mechanical, Electric or Manufacturing preferred)
6+ years related work experience – required
Experience in a CNC environment - required

Nice To Haves

1+ years management experience – preferred
Automation vendor experience - (Scheffler, Modular, Felsomat)
Manufacturing experience in medical device or regulated industries – preferred
Previous experience managing manufacturing capital budgets and cost reduction strategies – preferred
PMP certification – Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to a team of mechanical, electrical, software and project engineers on the planning and execution of equipment installation, sustainability, and process improvement projects.
Provide strategic direction to an engineering team to meet their daily performance goals & milestones.
Lead and drive PMO activities & Project Management practices & standardization in the Stryker Mahwah facility, NJ.
Ensure a consistently high level of quality and compliance to applicable regulatory requirements.
Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.
Manage the performance of team members including writing and delivering performance appraisals and taking disciplinary actions when warranted.
Conduct interviews, hire, and onboard employees.
Provide developmental opportunities & guidance for direct reports and ensure proper training and development plans are set for the team.