Stryker Corporation

Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

Stryker Corporation$133K — $222K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related discipline
  • Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of standards like ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 14971 risk management
  • Master's degree in an Engineering-related field preferred
  • 1+ years of experience leading high-performing teams preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate Quality engineering responsibilities for a team
  • Conduct performance management and development planning for team members
  • Build and maintain a high-performing team with aligned quality goals
  • Implement KPIs and process improvement methodologies within the Quality organization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality support for projects
  • Support new product development activities including design and change control
  • Oversee Quality System execution including compliance and product action decisions

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with hybrid or onsite options
  • Engagement in high-impact projects within the Endoscopy division
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing quality team
  • Involvement in regulatory compliance and product quality assurance
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across engineering and project management
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Associate Manger, Quality Engineering in San Jose, CA supporting our Endoscopy division, who will manage and coordinates Quality engineering responsibilities for a team of quality engineers and/or technicians.

What you will do:
  • Provide full people management responsibility for salaried and/or hourly Quality team members, including performance management, talent reviews, development planning, and employee engagement.
  • Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged team through regular 1:1s, clear performance objectives, and alignment to business strategy and quality goals.
  • Own Quality staffing strategy, including hiring, talent development, workload prioritization, and coordination of direct report activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement by establishing KPIs, monitoring metrics, and implementing process improvement methodologies across the Quality organization.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Project Managers, Engineering, and other functional leaders to ensure appropriate resourcing and quality support for programs and projects.
  • Support new product development and lifecycle management activities, including design support, change control review, and ensuring launches meet quality, regulatory, and user requirements.
  • Oversee Quality System execution, including complaint handling, MDR/MDV reporting, CAPA/NC review, product ship holds, and product field action decisions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in applicable domestic and international regulations and standards (e.g., FDA QSR, ISO 13485), including participation in FDA and Notified Body inspections.


What you need:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related discipline
  • Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in a regulated environment, with working knowledge of one or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and/or ISO 14971 risk management.

Preferred
  • Master's degree in an Engineering related discipline
  • 1+ years of demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams with strong leadership and effective interpersonal communication skills


$133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual

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Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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