Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Stryker Corporation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead cross-functional manufacturing projects, drive process improvements, and support introduction of new and existing products into production.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and GMP principles to transfer products into production, troubleshoot equipment, and develop protocols, SOPs, and training for new launches and process changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects and track milestones.
• Communicate project status and resolve technical issues.
• Improve processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and GMP.
• Transfer products and changes into production via validation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop protocols, SOPs, visual work instructions, and training.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

GMP knowledge

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Work Flexibility:

Onsite The Senior Manufacturing Engineer partners across functions to drive process improvements, resolve technical challenges, and support the successful introduction of new and existing products into production.

What You Will Do

Lead manufacturing engineering projects, track milestones, communicate project status, and drive timely resolution of technical and operational issues. Support and improve manufacturing processes using statistical methods, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles. Transfer new products, design changes, and product line extensions into production through structured validation and implementation activities. Troubleshoot manufacturing, tooling, fixture, and equipment issues to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions. Design, procure, install, and qualify production fixtures, equipment, and tools through IQ/OQ/PQ protocols to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality. Conduct failure analyses and implement design or process improvements to enhance product functionality, performance, and manufacturability. Identify and execute process improvement initiatives that reduce scrap, improve yield, increase throughput, and optimize production line performance. Develop technical protocols, reports, standard operating procedures, visual work instructions, and training programs; deliver training for new product launches and process changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or a related technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification and/or experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in a production environment.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), change justification documentation, and assembly procedure change management.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• Experience planning and managing engineering projects using project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Gantt charts, PERT charts).

$107,200 - $178,600 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.

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

Work Flexibility 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.