Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement (On-site)

Stryker; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement to lead Lean manufacturing and process optimization in our Puerto Rico operations. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze workflows, implement sustainable improvements, and support new product introductions while ensuring compliant, high-quality manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in process improvement, Lean Six Sigma certification, and fluency in English and Spanish, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years leading process improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with formal project management tools and methodologies.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and waste.
• Analyze workflows, performance data, and work measurement to identify opportunities.
• Develop and implement solutions for technical and process challenges ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support new product introductions by aligning manufacturing capabilities and requirements.
• Evaluate plant layouts, equipment use, capacity, and workflow design for safety and efficiency.
• Create and standardize manufacturing instructions, methods, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to develop testing and validation protocols.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This role focuses on improving manufacturing performance through Lean methodologies, process optimization, and engineering excellence. As a key individual contributor, Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze workflows, implement sustainable improvements, support new product introductions, and ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows, process performance, and work measurement data to identify improvement opportunities and establish operational standards.
• Develop and implement solutions for complex technical and process-related challenges while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product and process introductions by aligning manufacturing capabilities, operational requirements, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate and optimize plant layouts, equipment utilization, production capacity, and workflow design to improve operational performance and safety.
• Create, update, and standardize manufacturing instructions, assembly methods, and process documentation.
• Select manufacturing equipment and components based on technical specifications, reliability requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality Engineering teams to develop testing, inspection, and process validation protocols and provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel as needed.

What You Will Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading process improvement initiatives, engineering projects, manufacturing engineering activities, or project management in a production environment.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools and structured project execution methodologies.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or manufacturing transfer projects.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.

• Puerto Rico : $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker 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.