Director, Manufacturing Engineering

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Why join Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

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Basic Function

Responsible for manufacturing engineering, integrated manufacturing, new product introduction, manufacturing systems integration and supplier engineering. Has administrative and engineering approval authority for process related engineering documentation and process changes. Develop a culture of excellence in quality, manufacturing, innovation, to achieve and sustain process excellence, long term competitiveness and drive future business growth. Provide leadership and technical direction to the business unit engineering managers. Establish individual and team goals and ensure delivery of exceptional performance to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Continuous Improvement Team to drive culture to support LEAN/CI, change control, validation, etc.
• Develops and executes an engineering strategic plan that aligns with the direction of the organization and associated budget.
• Owns and implements the necessary systems for validation and process development/control at a site level that meets and adheres to FDA QSR, ISO 13485 and Corporate and Divisional procedures and instructions.
• Serves as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team on stategizing and executing plans for product deployment, manufacturing, cost reduction and product/component sourcing.
• Work with R&D to ensure that all new products are designed and optimized for manufacture, that process validations are fully complete and that all related process documentation is in place prior to manufacturing startup and product launch.
• Ensure the application of statistical methods to estimate future production requirements and determine process capability. Ensure that all new product builds achieve performance, quality, cost, yield, capacity and launch attainment goals. Ensure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from engineering to operations.
• Identify, investigate and implement a pipeline of new and advanced manufacturing process and automation technologies and methods, and develop competencies which will enable new and disruptive product designs, enable radical cost reduction, maintain competitive advantage in manufacturing and create new market and growth opportunities.
• Oversee the specification, purchase and qualification of capital equipment ensuring balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment. Will monitor and control progress of projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed/achieved. Will have a prime role with respect to equipment and process optimization ensuring flawless delivery of all project commitments.
• Partner with the R&D, Supply chain and strategic sourcing team to develop close strategic collaboration’s with OEM’s, component suppliers, manufacturing equipment and technology partners to ensure optimum vendor selection, machine/component pricing and supply chain design.
• Drive the achievement of excellence in project management and communicates regular weekly updates on project status to senior management, project teams, stakeholders and sponsors.
• Ensure that monthly departmental and project budgets are adhered to. Monitor and review of monthly departmental budgets and compilation of overall monthly capital and expense spend projections.
• Partner with Quality and Product Engineering to drive product reliability up and Out of Box Failures to 0. Drive release responsibilities for all engineering functions to ensure CAPA’s are resourced appropriately and drive product de-proliferation efforts to optimize our manufacturing.
• Will have periodic contact with customers (e.g. face to face, telephonic, written correspondence, E-mail)
• Responsible for inter-departmental compliance with company policies and corrective actions
• Responsible for the professional and technical development of employees within the assigned areas. Works as a key member of the lead team in driving a culture of talent focus and excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc., generally involves sitting most of the time
• Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.
• Must be able to communicate via verbal, written correspondence, telephonic and electronic media (e.g. E-mail)
• Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. PC, calculator, telephone, etc.).

Mental Requirements

• Must be able to generate and explain extremely detailed proposals, guidelines and procedures
• Must be able to analyze and resolve complex process development and ongoing support issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
• Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, component appearance, etc.).

Qualifications/Work Experience Preferred

• Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to overcome language and cultural barriers.
• Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• In depth understanding of ISO and FDA quality system requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, managerial and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and manager multi-disciplinary teams and plan for the teams’ future needs and operations.
• Experience with financial accountability for independent budgets.
• Well-organized and detailed oriented professional, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education/Special Training Required

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience preferred in related medical device manufacturing experience including.
• Black belt certified preferred.

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com