Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer at Stryker

Ventura, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Medical Devices, Manufacturing, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
3+ years of relevant work experience required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering - highly preferred
Certification in lean manufacturing - preferred
Experience working in a highly regulated industry - preferred
Ability to identify waste, formulate action plans and drive improvement - preferred
Physical requirements: May involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing, as appropriate; May be required to reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities; Requires use of safety glasses in designated areas; Closed-toe/closed-heel safety shoes must be worn on the production floor

Responsibilities

Lead value stream mapping workshops and kaizen events
Oversee future state implementation
Evaluate & drive productivity improvements
Monitor & improve lean metrics (lead time, changeover time, inventory levels, etc.)
Design flow systems between work cells
Partner with Finance associates to quantify CI cost reductions
Personally execute improvements
Coach others in Lean concepts
Work closely and collaboratively with members of other teams in a fast-paced environment
Identify root causes of issues, determine potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements
Follow the company’s standards for process development, quality and safety
Evaluate and improve value streams at Stryker's site
Design lean systems
Influence cross-functional teams
Execute improvement initiatives to continuously drive top performance from our production system

Skills

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen Events

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Productivity Improvement

Lean Metrics

Continuous Improvement

Flow Systems

Kaizen

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters

1941Year Founded

$423.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans

Supplemental health benefits

Flexible Spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.

Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.

Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.

Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.

Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.

The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.

Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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