Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Cary, IL, USA
In-Office
86K-143K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes and automated equipment in a GMP-regulated facility. Support equipment FAT, installation, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ). Maintain FMEAs, control plans, SOPs, and process documentation. Monitor line performance, troubleshoot automation issues, and lead process improvement and structured problem-solving to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality.
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Work Flexibility: Onsite

Join a manufacturing engineering team that supports the production of medical device, drug, and cosmetic products in a highly automated, regulated manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership for manufacturing processes and equipment, with a focus on supporting automation systems, validating new equipment, and driving operational performance in a world-class production facility.

What You Will Do

  • Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities for new manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

  • Develop and maintain process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), control plans, and other process documentation for new and existing production lines.

  • Execute and document process validation activities, including Validation Plans (VP), User Requirement Specifications (URS), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).

  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

  • Monitor production line performance, investigate equipment and process issues, and lead structured problem-solving initiatives to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality.

What You Will Need

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations and production equipment.

  • Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Experience implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Industrial, Biomedical, or Manufacturing Engineering.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the medical device industry.

  • Experience writing, executing, and documenting process or equipment validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ, or related protocols.

  


United States of America Pay Ranges:

$85,500 - $142,500 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations and production equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Industrial, Biomedical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the medical device industry.
  • Experience writing, executing, and documenting process or equipment validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ.

Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
  • Retirement Support A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Portage, MI
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1941

What We Do

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.

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