Senior Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker • Portage, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Staff Process Engineer, Advanced Operations, you will play a pivotal role in transferring cutting-edge surgical product designs from R&D into production. This position requires expertise in process development, specifically with transfer molding and related technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the seamless launch of high-quality products, enhancing both patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This is an onsite position in Portage, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience required
• Expertise in plastic injection molding, polymers, and plastic assembly methods (e.g., adhesives, welding)
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and can understand geometrical dimension and tolerances
• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues.
• Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds to move equipment.
• Ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.
• Ability to operate small hand tools, inspection equipment, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Tooling design experience
• Experience in R&D, new product development, or process design
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry
• CAD experience
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques

Responsibilities

• Support new product and process introductions, ensuring adherence to Stryker’s new product development protocols, with a focus on plastic injection molding.
• Guarantee process and product quality by defining and adhering to specifications, conducting capability studies, and generating inspection documentation.
• Evaluate components and equipment based on specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with quality engineers to develop testing protocols.
• Lead activities from equipment specification and negotiation to installation and validation.
• Conduct root cause analyses, process reviews, and experimental tests, leveraging statistical and validation techniques.
• Create and approve validation documentation, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.
• Provide training to manufacturing team members on new processes and technologies.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior