Senior Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker is seeking a Senior Engineer, Advanced Operations to support the innovation and development of new products, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing processes, technologies, and procedures required to successfully bring products to market. This role is Hybrid in Portage, Michigan .

What You Will Do

• Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring alignment with Stryker new product development procedures.
• Ensure process and product quality in accordance with operational and material specifications.
• Assist in the selection of components and equipment based on specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements; partner with Quality to develop testing and inspection protocols.
• Support capital equipment acquisition, including specification, vendor engagement, installation, and validation.
• Analyze equipment performance, conduct experimental testing, and interpret results to drive process improvements.
• Lead and/or participate in process reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Contribute to PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and PPAP activities for product transfers and launches.
• Conduct capability studies, MSA, and develop inspection documentation for in-process controls.
• Train manufacturing team members on new processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety requirements, and validation documentation reviews.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of relevant post-graduate engineering experience
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated or similarly regulated industry
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and product/process design

Preferred

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Hands-on engineering mindset with strong process ownership
• Collaborative, cross-functional team contributor (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing)
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance, validation, and quality execution
• Continuous improvement and data-driven decision-maker

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN : $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
• View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker 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 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.