Engineer, FORGE (Future Operations Leaders Growth and Excellence) Program

Stryker Corporation; Portage, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking graduates for the FORGE (Future Operations Leaders Growth and Excellence) Program in Portage, MI. The 20-month, onsite program rotates through Operations Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and the Operations Organization to build broad manufacturing and leadership skills.

Participants gain exposure to senior leadership, mentorship, and global training, with a strong emphasis on GD&T, design transfer, six-sigma, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering as specified.
• Graduation dates: Dec 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to provide manufacturing support.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support for projects including change analysis and risk analysis.
• Troubleshoot issues on production floor and support design transfer activities.
• Participate in qualification, verification, and validation activities for medical devices.

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial & Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline

December 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation

Job description

## Engineer, FORGE (Future Operations Leaders Growth and Excellence) ProgramApply: Portage, Michigan: Kalamazoo, Michigan: Full time: Posted Today: R575595Work Flexibility: OnsiteWho we want**Challengers.** People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.**Teammates.** Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.**Charismatic networkers.** Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.**Strategic thinkers.** Individuals who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.**Customer-oriented achievers.** Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.**Game changers.** Persistent interns who will live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.The ProgramThis role is part of the FORGE (Future Operations Leaders Growth and Excellence) Program that provides engineering and leadership development across several areas of Stryker’s business. Engineers in this role will have the opportunity for on-site functional rotations between the Operations Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Operations Organization, gaining highly valuable experience in key areas of Device Manufacturing Business. The program is 20 months in duration and begins in September of each year. Core training opportunities in both hard engineering and soft personal skills for example, validation activities in regulated industry, design transfer requirements, GD&T, additive manufacturing, six-sigma greenbelt, presentation skills, finance, and global interactions are integrated into the program. Exposure to Senior Leadership within Stryker and networking opportunities including global interactions across the business are a fundamental part of the program.What you get out of the programStryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest graduates to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward.**A development journey that’s tailored to you!** The FORGE Program is designed specifically for highly talented individuals who are looking for an accelerated career progression. Participants will benefit from:•Networking with Senior Leadership•Exposure to cutting edge technology•Executive mentorship•Global collaboration & training programsAll resulting in inspiring & fulfilling careers, enduring friendships, and accelerated career progression!Functional Rotation OpportunitiesAs a program participant, graduates will begin their journey with Operations Engineering, then rotate through two other functional areas before returning to Operations Engineering.**Operations Engineering**Manufacturing Engineers are key players in supporting Manufacturing and Operations of Stryker products. The function focuses on opportunities to increase capacity, reduce scrap, improve safety, monitor existing processes, and identify and implement process improvements while adhering to medical device manufacturing regulations.**Responsibilities**•Collaborate with Quality Engineering to provide manufacturing support.•You will be responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support to specific projects including change analysis, risk analysis, and manufacturing readiness.•Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to the safety, efficacy, quality, cost, or delivery of components and finished devices. •Conduct qualification, verification, and validation activities to produce medical devices.•You will be responsible for completing engineering work and contribute to new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: technology development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, six sigma, process studies, process improvements, and report preparation.•Design, procure, and fabricate tooling and fixtures.•Design, document, and improve manufacturing processes and operations that control the safety and efficacy of finished devices.•Train, develop, and/or provide work direction to operators and technicians.•Participate on cross-functional project teams. Coordinate, manage, and document project work and progress, and recommend appropriate revisions.•Participate in design control efforts related to risk analysis (failure mode and effect analysis) & design reviews.•You will interface with product builders or extrusion technicians, production supervisors, and engineers in troubleshooting problems on the production floor.•Identify and implement process/product improvement alternatives to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, throughput, and/or performance.•Design, develop, test, and validate equipment and processes; analyze and interpret process models and recommend process improvements.•All other duties as assigned.What You Need•B.S or M.S. in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial & Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline. We will only consider candidates with December 2026 or spring of 2027 graduation dates•3.0 minimum cumulative GPA (or equivalent)•Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future•Ability to travel internationally•Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.•The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.•Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and externally as required.•Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.•Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.•Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.•High level of PC Skills required.•Excellent attention to detail.**The Company**Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.We grow talent. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer. detailed job description here.**Pay Transparency Details****United States of America Pay Ranges:*** **Puerto Rico**: $64,400 - $94,400 USD Annual* **USN**: $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual* **US5**: $73,000 - $116,400 USD Annual* **US10**: $76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual* **US15**: $79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual* **US20**: $83,400 - $133,100 USD Annual* **US30**: $90,400 - $144,200 USD AnnualTravel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.