Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Stryker
Summary
Bring your engineering expertise to a role focused on developing and implementing manufacturing processes for complex electromechanical products. This position combines process development, new product transfer, and manufacturing readiness, offering the opportunity to work across multiple functions throughout the product lifecycle. You will contribute to process design, validation, documentation, and continuous improvement activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Design and implement manufacturing processes for complex electromechanical assemblies to support product transfer and production readiness.
- Develop, refine, and maintain engineering documentation, including standard operating procedures, process risk assessments, manufacturing work instructions, and validation protocols.
- Execute process development, qualification, and validation activities while ensuring compliance with established quality management system requirements.
- Analyze manufacturing performance data, apply statistical and engineering tools, and implement process improvements to support quality, efficiency, and operational performance goals.
- Partner with research and development, quality, regulatory, clinical, marketing, and project management teams to support new product introduction, process setup, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
What You Will Need
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing or implementing manufacturing processes for electromechanical products or assemblies.
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including procedures, process risk assessments, or validation documentation.
Preferred
- Experience with process development, process transfer, or new product launch within a manufacturing facility.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, electrical components, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience applying statistical analysis tools and process improvement methodologies in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience developing or implementing manufacturing processes for electromechanical products or assemblies
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including procedures, process risk assessments, or validation documentation
- Experience with process development, process transfer, or new product launch within a manufacturing facility
- Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, electrical components, and troubleshooting techniques
- Experience applying statistical analysis tools and process improvement methodologies in manufacturing
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production environment
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.