Senior Quality Systems Specialist
Stryker
Summary
As a Senior Quality Systems Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of Stryker's quality management system by driving compliance, leading problem-solving efforts, and partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. This position offers the opportunity to influence quality excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance across the organization. This role is Hybrid in Redmond, Washington.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Own and oversee the Nonconformance (NC) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency in addressing quality issues.
- Review and approve NCs and CAPAs for completeness, accuracy, effectiveness, and timeliness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Serve as the site subject matter expert and super user for the eCAPA system, ensuring records are maintained with appropriate supporting evidence.
- Coach and mentor teams on problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Process Mapping, Human Error Reduction, and 4-D methodologies.
- Lead accountability meetings, CAPA review boards, and root cause analysis workshops to drive quality improvements.
- Monitor and report NC/CAPA key performance indicators (KPIs), providing updates for quality and business review forums.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver training programs related to CAPA processes and quality systems.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality systems and business processes.
- Participate in cross-site and corporate quality system improvement projects.
- Support internal, corporate, customer, and third-party audits, including preparation, participation, and follow-up activities.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
- Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and drive issues to resolution.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred
- 2+ years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies such as FDA, TUV, and other international regulatory bodies.
- Knowledge of U.S., European, and international medical device regulations and standards.
- Strong understanding of quality system processes, including audits, management review, and quality planning.
- Experience working in compliance-risk environments.
- Demonstrated success leading projects and driving results across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to facilitate teams through complex investigations and root cause analyses.
- Experience supporting multi-site or global quality initiatives.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
- Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and drive issues to resolution.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.