Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

• Sets direction. An innovator who defines ways to create value and deliver on Stryker's mission and strategic imperatives.
• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.
• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
• Network builders. Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

• Actively participate in day to day leadership of the business unit, and positively contribute to the Engineering team, driving engagement activities.
• People and performance Management:
• Coach and mentor the engineering group.
• Resource Management
• Lead the continuous improvement activities.
• Drive Manufacturing Loss improvements within the value stream.
• Quality Issues: Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance. Provides manufacturing support by defining work assignments directed to address manufacturing process defects and implement process improvements utilizing Quality System tools.
• Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the operations function.
• Engage and participate in supporting the delivery of Business unit's KPI's.
• Oversee the development of operational standards to be used in the plant for capacity evaluations, budget planning and as a basic for operational measures (Key performance indicator).
• Continuously improve the performance of the business by providing technical solutions to operations issues.
• Provide leadership and direction to the business unit on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.

• Ideally 4 years relevant experience in a team based regulated manufacturing environment, and ideally previous supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations legislation.
• Proven experience practicing Lean tools.
• Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential.
• High level of PC skills.
• Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
• An ability to facilitate a team of engineers to deliver a specific objective.
• An above average level of emotional intelligence.
• Flexibility essential with strong project management skills.
• The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team-based environment