Stryker Corporation

Associate Supervisor, Quality Control

Stryker Corporation$89K — $148K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a relevant field
  • 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
  • 2+ years of quality experience in medical devices or regulated industry
  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
  • 5+ years in Quality within regulated manufacturing (preferred)
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations or equivalent compliance frameworks (preferred)
  • Experience with inspection methods and sampling plans (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Quality Technicians performing quality assurance and non-conformance reviews
  • Assign daily work and balance team workload
  • Track and report key quality metrics and implement corrective actions
  • Oversee inspection methods and ensure alignment with specifications
  • Lead Material Review Board activities for non-conforming materials
  • Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to findings
  • Develop and maintain team training plans to ensure competency
  • Drive process improvements using problem-solving methods

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment
  • Occasional off-hours support may be needed
  • Opportunity to lead a team in a critical area of quality control
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

Join Stryker as an Associate Supervisor, Quality Control in Redmond, WA supporting Emergency Care! In this role, you will oversee critical quality control activities that ensure compliant release of materials and finished goods while maintaining inspection effectiveness and operational flow. This position provides direct leadership of Quality Technicians and accountability for execution across incoming, in-process, and final quality activities.

Work flexibility: OnsiteOccasional off-hours support, while infrequent, may be needed to ensure consistent quality and operational continuity

What you will do
  • Supervise Quality Technicians performing Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA), Finished Goods Acceptance (QAR), and non-conformance review activities, ensuring adherence to defined procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Assign daily work, balance workload, and monitor throughput to maintain on-time inspection and material release performance targets
  • Establish, track, and report key quality and operational metrics (e.g., inspection cycle time, backlog, defect rates) and implement corrective actions when targets are not met
  • Oversee inspection methods, sampling plans, and test procedures for incoming components and finished goods, ensuring alignment with specifications and standards
  • Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material within defined timelines
  • Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation, responses to findings, and execution of corrective actions
  • Develop and maintain team training plans; ensure all personnel meet required training completion and competency requirements
  • Drive process improvements using structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions


Leadership Expectations
  • Lead with accountability while building a positive, engaged team environment
  • Drive productivity and operational performance through clear expectations and hands-on support
  • Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the team and processes


What you will need

Required Qualifications:
  • Associate degree
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality within medical devices or other regulated industry


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality within medical devices or regulated manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting FDA-regulated manufacturing operations or equivalent compliance frameworks
  • Experience with inspection methods, sampling plans, and measurement system evaluation
  • Prior non-exempt labor supervisory experience with a focus on inspection or non-conforming material disposition.


US15: $89,400 - $148,900 USD Annual

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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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