Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.  You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team:  

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting 

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.  Stryker is looking to hire a Staff Process Engineer for the Advanced Operations team to support Medical Division – Acute Care Product line.

As the Staff Process Engineer, Advanced Operations you will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from R&D into production. This is a hybrid role based out of Portage, MI.

Who we want:

• 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.
• Self-directed innovators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What you will do:

As the Staff Process Engineer – Plastics, Advanced Operations you will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from R&D into production. You will also be responsible for managing suppliers and working with internal teams such as Sourcing, R&D, and Operations to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

• 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
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements
• Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.
• Lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation and validation
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis
• Lead and/or participate in process review meetings
• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Control Plan, SOP and Production Part Approval Process generation associated with product transfers and launches
• Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent inspection documentation
• Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes
• Conduct supplier audits
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures
• Review and approval of validation documentation

What you need:

Required:

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in engineering (specialization in plastics or polymers preferred)
• 4+ years of related engineering experience with plastic injection mold & component design (eg. adhesives, joining methods, welding)

Preferred:

• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques
• Experience in R&D, new product development or process design
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and can understand geometrical dimension and tolerances
• Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design

About Stryker

Our benefits:

• 12 paid holidays annually

• Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

• Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more:  US Stryker employee benefits

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at  stryker.com.

Know someone at Stryker?
Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program on our  referral page

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.