Staff Manufacturing Engineer

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Waltham, MA, USA
In-Office
107K-179K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Leads manufacturing engineering projects and process improvements, resolves manufacturing and equipment issues, and supports new product introduction. Applies Lean, Six Sigma, statistical methods, and GMP principles to improve yield, throughput, quality, and safety. Designs, qualifies, and implements fixtures, tooling, and equipment using IQ/OQ/PQ protocols. Performs failure analysis, manages engineering changes, develops technical documentation and work instructions, and trains teams on product launches and process changes.
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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.

What You Will Need

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or a related technical environment
  • Certification and/or experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in a production environment
  • Experience with Engineering Change Orders, change justification documentation, and assembly procedure change management
  • Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry
  • Experience planning and managing engineering projects using project management tools and methodologies, such as Gantt charts or PERT charts

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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