Senior Manufacturing Engineer

at  Stryker Corporation

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.
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As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will support the a Stryker production line. Ensuring adherence to quality and quantity standards, you will develop, evaluate, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences and processes to manufacture and/or assemble components and/or finished devices on the production line. This role is located in Kalamazoo, MI.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years of related experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Sound problem solving skills
• Experience with manufacturing processes: Ultrasonic/laser welding, silicone injection molding, leak testing, packaging
• Experience with low volume but highly complex products
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry
• Experience with GD&T
• Continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma experience

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• Directly support a production line
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects
• Drive efficiency and process flow enhancements, resulting in cost savings
• Evaluate blueprints for the processing of parts in order to ensure manufacturability
• Identify and manage cost reduction projects in support of goals
• Identify and implement ergonomic and safety improvements in the manufacturing environment
• Support new product development and ensure a smooth transition into operations
• Identify sources of waste in production and implements changes that drive cost, quality and delivery
• Partner with operations, materials, advanced operations, product engineering and other groups to solve manufacturing issues and drive customer satisfaction
• Be committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously researching ways to enhance performance