Staff Project Engineer - Advanced Operations

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Portage, MI, USA
In-Office
89K-149K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Lead development and validation of manufacturing processes from design transfer through product launch. Design/select equipment, execute IQ/OQ/PQ, perform statistical analysis, apply problem-solving and continuous improvement, produce PFMEA/Control Plans/SOPs/PPAPs, support capital equipment projects, train production teams, and ensure GMP and regulatory compliance.
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Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Position Summary:

You will play a key role in bringing new products from concept through commercialization by developing and validating manufacturing processes. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introductions from design transfer through launch

  • Design and select equipment and process solutions based on product, quality, and regulatory requirements

  • Execute process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) and support development of validation documentation

  • Analyze process performance using data, experiments, and statistical methods to improve capability and resolve issues

  • Apply structured problem-solving tools to establish parameters, improve yield, and drive continuous improvement

  • Partner with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure successful product commercialization

  • Develop manufacturing documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and PPAPs

  • Support capital equipment projects, including specification, installation, and implementation

  • Train manufacturing teams and ensure smooth transition to production

  • Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements

  • Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related)

  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, automotive, etc.)

  • Experience with process validation, statistical analysis, and manufacturing technologies

  • Lean/Six Sigma experience

  


United States of America Pay Ranges:

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

  


Travel Percentage: 20%

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 (Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related)
  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction
  • Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, automotive, etc.)
  • Experience with process validation, statistical analysis, and manufacturing technologies
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience

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 Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options and added protections such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, plus mental health resources. Wellbeing programs, onsite gyms, and fitness/nutrition classes further reinforce the perceived strength of health benefits.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are seen as strong, highlighted by a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching and potential discretionary contributions. These elements are often viewed as valuable pillars of total rewards.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable pay is viewed positively, with annual bonuses and sales commissions often lifting total compensation. Incentive plans are seen as a meaningful contributor to pay satisfaction in roles where performance drives earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Kalamazoo, 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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