Stryker Corporation

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Stryker Corporation • $107K — $178K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or Industrial preferred)
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or process engineering
  • Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus
  • Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and change management
  • Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, pharmaceutical)

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing engineering projects and track milestones
  • Support and enhance manufacturing processes using statistical methods and Lean principles
  • Transfer new products and design changes into production through structured validation
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues to identify root causes
  • Design and qualify production fixtures and tools to improve efficiency
  • Conduct failure analyses and implement design improvements
  • Identify and execute initiatives to reduce scrap and optimize production performance
  • Develop technical protocols and deliver training for new product launches

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with onsite requirements
  • Opportunity to lead cross-functional projects
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments
  • Professional development through training programs
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer partners across functions to drive process improvements, resolve technical challenges, and support the successful introduction of new and existing products into production.

What You Will Do

  • Lead manufacturing engineering projects, track milestones, communicate project status, and drive timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
  • Support and improve manufacturing processes using statistical methods, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
  • Transfer new products, design changes, and product line extensions into production through structured validation and implementation activities.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing, tooling, fixture, and equipment issues to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Design, procure, install, and qualify production fixtures, equipment, and tools through IQ/OQ/PQ protocols to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
  • Conduct failure analyses and implement design or process improvements to enhance product functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
  • Identify and execute process improvement initiatives that reduce scrap, improve yield, increase throughput, and optimize production line performance.
  • Develop technical protocols, reports, standard operating procedures, visual work instructions, and training programs; deliver training for new product launches and process changes.

 

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or a related technical environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification and/or experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in a production environment.
  • Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), change justification documentation, and assembly procedure change management.
  • Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
  • Experience planning and managing engineering projects using project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Gantt charts, PERT charts).

  

 

$107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual


  

 

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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