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.

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Senior Staff Engineer, Packaging

Full Time

Position Summary

Subject Matter Expert across a number of Engineering competencies including Cleaning & Packaging, Lean six sigma, manufacturing and automation. The Senior Staff Engineer will provide technical leadership in the Stryker facility particularly around Cleaning and Packaging. They will possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and deliver complex assignments.

What you will do:

• Management of significant Engineering projects through OnePPM.
• Provide Technical leadership to Operations Engineering from an engineering perspective.
• Technical and operational support to manufacturing operations.
• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate OS and Material specifications.
• Provide support to Process Development / Advanced Operations on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
• Engage in the implementation of lean manufacturing and automation within the manufacturing area.
• Train and mentor Operations and Project Engineers.
• Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner.
• Validation, Appraisal and support of suppliers, and raw material
• Support process development and cost reduction activities within the business units.
• Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
• Develop support network of key divisional/corporate leaders academic and supplier partners to enhance understanding of product manufacture and quality
• Drive high levels of employee engagement through a highly effective support structure implemented for all engineers.
• Provide Technical Leadership in Labelling Systems and label and IFU development.
• Develop detailed understanding of best practice of packaging product/process performance within the Medical devices industry.
• Develops technical solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of situations requires an in depth evaluation of variable factors.
  
  

What you will need:

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent technical experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech or pharmaceutical packaging design development.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving design and process related packaging issues on commercial products.
• Functional knowledge of Design Controls, Industry and Cleaning standards in Packaging Design. (11607, ASTM, ISTA)
• Knowledge in Labelling Systems and label and IFU development.
• Experienced in Statistical Analysis, interpretation, and communication of results
• Has minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents.
  
  

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com

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