SENIOR RELIABILITY ENGINEER at Stryker

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of study
  • 3+ years’ experience in the Medical Device Industry; preferably in Post-Market Surveillance
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of regulatory requirements: ISO 9001 or ISO 13485, Quality System Regulation, and Medical Device Directive
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex or broad scope projects
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver positive, energetic support to a team, and to be an advocate for product excellence and quality
  • Demonstrated results orientation, multi-tasker, and quick learner; demonstrated ability to respond to the urgent needs of the team and track record of meeting agreed upon deadlines
  • Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word and Power Point

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely closure of complaint records to comply with FDA and other competent authorities’ requirements
  • Monitor key process indicators and make suggestions on areas requiring increased focus to management
  • Mentor, oversee and approve the work of other team members
  • Work in a team environment with members of the Post market intelligence group on achieving team metrics requirements
  • Ensure timely, accurate and complete failure investigations of product complaints leading to root cause and corrective/preventive action
  • Organize a cross functional team to help identify problem issue and drive product improvement process
  • Provide support to the new product development and risk management process
  • Work with all products, manufacturing and quality teams to determine root cause and to ensure proper corrective actions have been identified, implemented and verified to be effective
  • Participate and lead in continuous improvement and process re-engineering projects in support of Stryker Orthopaedics' continuous improvement initiatives
  • Perform engineering analysis to determine root cause and corrective action
  • Attend job-pertinent training classes

Skills

Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Action
Post-Market Surveillance
ISO 13485
ISO 9001
Quality System Regulation
Medical Device Directive
Failure Investigation
Risk Management
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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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