Senior Manufacturing Service Engineer: Process & Repair

Stryker; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 77,700 - 129,500; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Service Engineer to develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, processes, and operation sequences supporting repair and preventive maintenance of products.

You will lead improvements in productivity, quality, and safety while guiding cross-functional teams and validating repair solutions to ensure robust OEM approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, production, service engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Ability to generate, follow, and communicate detailed operating procedures, assembly instructions, inspection methods, and engineering proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex product and process issues using sound engineering judgment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to make decisions that directly impact manufacturing and operational performance.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to hear and respond appropriately to safety alarms, announcements, and directives.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflows, equipment utilization, facility layout, and space requirements.
• Evaluate and optimize production processes through labor, material, and cost analyses.
• Develop manufacturing solutions that improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Design and implement testing methods to validate product and process capabilities.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing standards that ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement the most effective and cost-efficient manufacturing methods, including automation opportunities where appropriate.
• Assess ergonomic risks and implement solutions that improve employee safety and productivity.
• Create, update, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Lead equipment qualification and validation activities to support manufacturing and service operations.
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex process and product challenges.
• Evaluate OEM and third-party repair approaches and provide technical justification demonstrating the benefits of OEM repair solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Multitasking

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CMM

Job description

Stryker in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Service Engineer to develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, processes, and operation sequences supporting repair and preventive maintenance of products.

You will lead improvements in productivity, quality, and safety while guiding cross-functional teams and validating repair solutions to ensure robust OEM approaches.