Senior Quality Manufacturing Engineer at Stryker

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
  • 2+ years of relevant full time experience
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s in Engineering
  • Preferred: Knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations and quality system standards – FDA QSR, MDD, ISO13485, ISO9001, etc
  • Preferred: Experience with Non-Conformances and Corrective and Preventative Actions
  • Preferred: Ability to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Preferred: Experience in independently executing moderately complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design
  • Preferred: Solid analytical skills, ability to plan, organize and implement concurrent tasks
  • Preferred: Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem-solving skills
  • Preferred: Proven ability to handle multiple assignments at once while meeting all deadlines
  • Preferred: Must be able to routinely make decisions which affect immediate operations
  • Preferred: Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects
  • Preferred: Understanding of Quality Management System tools, Six Sigma tools, problem solving, root cause analysis, Lean and continuous improvement methodologies, with proven ability to apply them

Responsibilities

  • Identify and lead implementation of procedure, process improvements of responsible repair lines
  • Communicate and collaborate with suppliers to solve product and component quality issues
  • Trend key quality metrics and proactively takes action as needed
  • Independently review, trend, and process nonconformances for responsible product and components
  • Troubleshoot product quality issues of moderate complex scope where the analysis requires a variety of factors
  • Own NCs/CAPAs for responsible product and support overall team in implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions
  • Ensure compliance of documentation for inspection/testing and repair procedures
  • Train repair technicians on repair processes and procedure changes
  • Responsible for processing supplier-initiated requests and necessary supporting documentation
  • Partner with repair technicians and supervisors to ensure processes and equipment can meet demand requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement actions/initiatives with suppliers and in-house teams to reduce quality issues, increase performance, reduce lead time, reduce cost, etc
  • Execute moderately simple validation of equipment
  • Provide input in the new product development process by using current generation data to identify effective and efficient repair techniques
  • Support Service in internal and external audits (FDA and Notified Body auditors)
  • May interact with customers to solve reliability issues and/or answer general product questions

Skills

Process Improvement
Supplier Collaboration
Quality Metrics
Nonconformance Review
CAPA
Troubleshooting
Equipment Validation
FDA Compliance
Audits
Continuous Improvement
Repair Procedures
Regulatory Standards

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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