Staff Engineer, Design Quality at Stryker

Irvine, 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 science, engineering or related discipline
  • 4+ years’ related experience required
  • Medical device industry experience required
  • Familiarity with New Product Development (NPD) processes and/or involvement in cross-functional activities supporting product development and commercialization
  • Preferred:
  • MS, CQE, or CRE preferred
  • Six Sigma Green or Black belts are preferred
  • Experience with the medical device development lifecycle, including risk management and design/process verification and validation
  • Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, GD&T, root cause analysis, and Poka-Yoke, as well as core quality concepts
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) and interpreting CAD drawings to support design and process evaluations
  • Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop quality documentation to support new product development and regulatory submissions
  • Maintain and improve quality systems by identifying and correcting procedural deficiencies
  • Lead risk management activities and present final risk/benefit justifications to leadership
  • Drive product and process design activities in cross-functional teams
  • Define and validate design verification and validation (V&V) test requirements and methods
  • Present product risks during design reviews and ensure mitigation through development
  • Support manufacturing process development and product design transfer to internal/external sites
  • Apply statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques to define acceptance criteria and resolve quality issues
  • Review and approve inspection plans, routers, and product drawings
  • Evaluate predicate devices and define critical quality attributes through risk analysis
  • Contribute to final V&V reports with statistically valid conclusions and graphical summaries
  • Support early market feedback collection and resolution of initial product concerns

Skills

Design Quality
Risk Management
Quality Systems
Design Verification
Design Validation
Statistical Analysis
Problem-Solving
Medical Device Development
NPD Processes
Six Sigma
CQE
CRE

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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