Staff Engineer

Work Flexibility: Onsite

STAFF ENGINEER

Stryker is looking to hire a Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations in Arlington, TN.to support new Stryker T&E Products. As a Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations you will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from R&D into production. The Staff Engineer for Advanced Operations uses latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market while adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs.

What you will do:

• 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 and/or participate in work cell development to create an efficient process flow maximizing throughput while minimizing waste.
• 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.
• Provide training for manufacturing team members.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
• Review and approval of validation documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in engineering .
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automation and  equipment development & procurement.
• Experience with additive manufacturing (3d printing) and heat treatment of medical grade alloys.
• Experience with project management and supplier development.
• Experience in R&D, new product development or process design.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design. 
• Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and proficient in geometrical dimension and tolerances. (GD&T)
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques. 

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.