Stryker Corporation

Team Leader, Test - Surgical Support

Stryker Corporation$116K — $193K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 4 years in engineering, product development, or testing
  • Experience leading engineering projects or cross-functional teams
  • Strong knowledge of product verification and risk-based practices
  • Familiar with regulatory environments and technical documentation
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to mentor and influence engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead verification strategy and test planning for the Surgical Support portfolio
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Test Engineers
  • Provide technical leadership in test method development and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective test coverage
  • Review and approve verification documentation for compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools
  • Plan resources and prioritize workloads to meet project objectives

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with a hybrid environment
  • Opportunity for career growth and talent development
  • Supportive of employee engagement initiatives
  • Involvement in a critical and impactful healthcare field
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Team Leader, Test role combines hands-on individual contributor responsibilities with direct people management of Test Engineers for the Surgical Support portfolio within the Endoscopy Business Unit. The team leader is responsible for overseeing critical verification strategies, test method development, risk mitigation, and technical problem-solving while managing team performance, talent development, resource planning, workload prioritization, and overall execution of verification activities across the Surgical Support portfolio.

What You Will Do
  • Lead verification strategy, test planning, execution, and reporting activities across the Surgical Support product portfolio.
  • Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Test Engineers while supporting employee engagement, performance, and career growth.
  • Provide technical leadership for test method development, risk mitigation, troubleshooting, and verification deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Partner with Design, Systems, Quality, Regulatory, and Project Management teams to ensure effective test coverage, risk reduction, and successful project execution.
  • Review and approve test methods, protocols, reports, and other verification documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement of test engineering processes, tools, and capabilities to improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes.
  • Collaborate on resource planning, workload prioritization, and staffing to meet portfolio and project objectives.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineering talent while maintaining compliance with applicable Quality System Regulations (QSR).


What You Need (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in product development, testing, verification, or a related technical field.
  • Experience leading engineering projects, technical initiatives, or cross-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of product verification, test methods, risk-based engineering practices, and technical problem solving.
  • Experience working within regulated quality environments and reviewing technical documentation.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and influence engineers in a team environment.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading or directly managing engineering teams.
  • Medical device industry experience, including knowledge of Design Controls and FDA Quality System Regulations.
  • Experience supporting verification of mechanical, electrical, software, and integrated systems.
  • Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational excellence initiatives, or testing capability enhancements.
  • Experience with resource planning, staffing, and engineering talent development.
  • Proven track record of delivering technical programs on time, within budget, and with high quality.


$116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 20%

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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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