Why engineering at Stryker?
At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
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Position Summary
To oversee and manage the engineering and implementation of highly capable & effective manufacturing processes that meet business goals and objectives, in conjunction with providing technical/engineering leadership and guidance that results in optimum manufacturing and business processes.
What you will do:
Responsible for assigned Manufacturing Engineering teams, including performance management, prioritisation of resource assignments, recruitment, mentoring and supervision.Champion effective employee relations and communication within the department, while demonstrating a flexible management style, utilizing the appropriate style for the given situation.Promote a culture of inclusiveness, trust, cooperation and a commitment to teamwork.Select and develop a talented and competent team of Engineering Professionals. Coach and mentor employees, and support continuous learning and development toward a performance excellence goal.Develop SMEs (subject matter experts) as necessary to both foster initiatives in strategic areas, and to provide follow-on support to manufacturing in respect of completed projects in such areas.Agree and drive operational excellence by setting clear direction and expectations for performance. Establish performance targets for the Value Stream, and measure actual performance with respect to Product Quality, Customer Service, department spending, labour efficiency and yield against targets. Takes appropriate and timely corrective action if negative trends begin to emerge.Provide leadership and direction to team on process improvements, address obstacles, provide resources and interact with other areas of the company to assist team in overcoming problems and streamlining the work process as part of a structured continuous improvement program.Works proactively with business management peers and site leadership to deliver business objectives - lean manufacturing metrics, VIPs, cycle time, efficiency, space utilisation, ML% etc.Development of a world class-manufacturing group that is proficient in process improvement and problem solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.Driving IBP (Integrated Business Plan) contract deliverables by providing input on process technology selection.Collaborate with the Process Development Department to ensure that all new products and processes are introduced into production in compliance, on time, within budget and are operationally successful.Development of, and management of spend against departmental budgets and capital spending approvals. Lead and/or represents the function in periodic business metric reviews.Initiates cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production / engineering issues.Actively interfaces all other business functions, 3rd part Vendors / Suppliers, and sister sites, and always practices good team work in support of the day to day operating requirements in pursuit of achieving the business targetsDevelops and maintain relationships with technical management in sister sites and R&DObserving the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all timesKeeps oneself abreast of all relevant technological advancements and inputs into the specification and purchase of capital equipment, ensuring a balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment.Manages the planning and execution of process and equipment validations per SYK requirements.
What you will need:
Degree or Masters in relevant Engineering or Science discipline (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronic, Production etc.), with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a team based regulated manufacturing environment, and ideally 3+ years' experience at a senior / management level.Strong leadership skills, a confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.Technological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances on the floor
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.
More information is available at stryker.com