Manufacturing Engineer

Stryker • Arroyo, PR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stryker, this 20-month rotational program is designed to accelerate your engineering career through hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing environments. You will gain exposure to multiple functions, work with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to projects that directly impact how medical devices are produced. This is a unique opportunity to build technical and operational expertise while shaping the future of manufacturing. Rotate across key functions such as Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Manufacturing Operations over a 20-month period. Investigate, design, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies to improve efficiency and performance. Apply structured problem-solving and lean methodologies to address manufacturing challenges and drive improvements. Support validation of equipment and processes, both internally and with external vendors. Develop and qualify test equipment and methods to ensure product and process reliability. Participate in initiatives to meet production and supply commitments within manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment to ensure compliance and quality standards. Analyze manufacturing performance and implement continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Electrical, Electronic, Software, Digital, or related discipline) or currently on track to complete it.
• Graduation date between June 2024 and September 2026.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and product or process design.
• Advanced English level

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering projects, or internships in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working in academic or project-based team environments.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across key functions such as Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Manufacturing Operations over a 20-month period.
• Investigate, design, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies to improve efficiency and performance.
• Apply structured problem-solving and lean methodologies to address manufacturing challenges and drive improvements.
• Support validation of equipment and processes, both internally and with external vendors.
• Develop and qualify test equipment and methods to ensure product and process reliability.
• Participate in initiatives to meet production and supply commitments within manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and implement continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees