Senior Process Engineer, Advanced Operations (AO)

Work Flexibility: OnsiteJoin Stryker's Advanced Operations (AO) team and play a key role in supporting the successful introduction of new products and manufacturing processes. In this role, you will provide process engineering expertise across product launches, transfers, equipment validation, and manufacturing readiness while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, efficient, and compliant manufacturing solutions.What You Will DoLead process engineering activities for new product introductions and process transfers, ensuring all deliverables are completed in accordance with established development procedures.Ensure product and process quality by developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes that meet operational, material, and regulatory specifications.Select manufacturing equipment and components based on technical requirements, reliability analysis, and regulatory standards.Develop and execute process validation activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, PPAP documentation, capability studies, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).Analyze process and equipment performance through testing, data collection, and statistical evaluation to support continuous improvement and manufacturing readiness.Lead or support capital equipment acquisition activities, including equipment specification, vendor coordination, installation, qualification, and validation.Review and approve validation and quality documentation while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety requirements.Train manufacturing personnel and provide technical guidance during product launches, process implementation, and manufacturing scale-up activities.What You Will NeedRequired QualificationsMinimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, product development, or research and development environment.Experience with manufacturing processes, materials, product design, or process design.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.Experience supporting process validation, verification, or qualification activities.Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical analysis tools, and process capability methodologies.Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing or product design challenges.$77,700 - $129,500 USD AnnualTravel 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.SummaryLocation: Portage, MichiganType: Full time