Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations (12-month contract)

Posted:
10/10/2025, 6:05:45 AM

Location(s):
Baja California, Mexico ⋅ Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What you will do

As a Staff Engineer in Advanced Operations, you will play a key role in developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes for new product introductions, ensuring compliance with Stryker’s engineering and quality standards. This position will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and compliant production solutions.

Key Responsabilities

  • Provide engineering support for new products and process introductions, ensuring all activities comply with Stryker’s new product development procedures.
  • Ensure product and process quality meet established operational and material specifications.
  • Select components and equipment based on technical specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements; collaborate with quality engineers on inspection and testing protocols.
  • Support capital acquisition activities including equipment specification, contract negotiation, installation, and validation.
  • Analyze process and equipment data, conduct experiments, and lead process review meetings to drive improvements.
  • Participate in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plan, SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) generation for product transfers and new launches.
  • Conduct capability studies and MSA (Measurement System Analysis) for new products and processes, and prepare related inspection documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety, and validation requirements in all manufacturing activities.

What you need

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role in medical devices or similarly regulated industry.
  • Experience with process validation, capability studies, and data analysis.
  • Experience in textiles manufacturing and composition.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product design.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytical tools.
  • Experience in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and Control Plan development.
  • Advanced English.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting capital equipment projects from specification through validation.
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.

Travel Percentage: 10%