Principal Advanced Engineer, Logistics

Stryker; Venlo, Heierhoeven; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior engineering role at Stryker focusing on transforming complex logistics challenges across Europe. Drive end-to-end process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and advanced analytics to boost service, productivity and sustainability.

Lead design of future-state operating models, automation and technology implementations within a cross-functional team. Role combines on-site facilities work with hybrid opportunities and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in engineering, supply chain, logistics or operations.
• 5+ years in complex manufacturing, distribution or supply chain.
• Experience leading large-scale operational excellence programs.
• Experience with automation and analytics.
• English fluency; additional European language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process improvement across European logistics network.
• Design future-state operating models and facility concepts.
• Evaluate warehouse automation, RFID and material handling systems.
• Apply advanced analytics, simulations, digital twins and AI.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and governance for service, cost and inventory.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineers.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Automation experience

Analytics mindset

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Work Flexibility

Hybrid Are you ready to shape the future of logistics across Stryker’s European network? In this senior engineering role, you will turn complex operational challenges into scalable solutions, combining process engineering, automation, analytics and technology to improve service, productivity, cost and sustainability.

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.

What you will do

Lead complex, end-to-end process improvement and operational excellence programmes across Stryker’s European logistics and distribution network, applying Lean, Six Sigma and industrial engineering methodologies. Design future-state operating models, facility concepts, process architectures and engineering standards that improve flow, productivity, resource utilisation, service and scalability. Evaluate and implement warehouse automation, robotics, material handling systems, RFID, Internet of Things technologies and advanced visibility solutions, partnering with Operations, Digital and IT teams. Apply advanced analytics, simulation modelling, digital twins, artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring to improve inventory, transportation, capacity planning and operational decision-making. Develop operational key performance indicators, dashboards and governance frameworks that proactively identify risks, constraints and improvement opportunities across service, cost, inventory and network performance. Build technical and financial business cases for strategic logistics investments, evaluating options across cost, service, carbon impact, scalability and risk. Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Digital and external partners to deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes. Provide technical leadership in logistics engineering and operational excellence, mentoring engineers and business leaders and communicating complex recommendations to stakeholders across organisational levels.

What you will need

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, logistics, operations or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within complex manufacturing, distribution, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Experience leading large-scale operational excellence, process engineering or transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading automation, digitalisation, systems implementation or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Experience working within regulated environments governed by standards such as FDA, ISO or equivalent.
• Formal training and practical experience in Lean, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma or an equivalent continuous improvement methodology.
• Fluency in English.
• Preferred Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• APICS, ASCM, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience within the medical device, healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Fluency in an additional European language.

Netherlands Pay Ranges

Netherlands: €68.400 - €127.000 EUR Annual

United Kingdom Pay Ranges

United Kingdom: £49,300 - £82,100 GBP Annual

Travel Percentage

20%

About Stryker

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com