Posted:
9/25/2024, 5:35:28 AM
Location(s):
Portage, Michigan, United States ⋅ Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Stryker, you will work with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Advanced Operations on supporting Product Manufacturing. You will partner with Line Operators, Technicians and Engineers to improve Stryker’s manufacturing processes through new equipment/fixture development, assembly line process improvement, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and improving ergonomics and safety.
Who We Want:
• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
What You Will Do:
Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub-systems for medical devices
Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance
Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing
Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment
Advance solutions by applying in-depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings
Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs
Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians
Demonstrate developing financial acumen
Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations
Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation
Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System
Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success
Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology
Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process
Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build partnership to achieve business objectives
Develop and optimize designs for mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles
Create engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools
Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design
Communicate moderate complexity plans and technical information to team members
What You Need:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar discipline
2+ years of related experience
Experience with manufacturing processes: Ultrasonic/laser welding, silicone injection molding, leak testing, packaging
Experience with low volume but highly complex products
Experience working in a highly regulated industry
Experience with GD&T
Continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma experience
Website: https://www.stryker.com/
Headquarter Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1941
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device