Staff Engineer

Work Flexibility: Hybrid<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Position Summary</h2><p>Responsible for creating a work practice and environment that pushes the boundaries of conventional manufacturing &amp; metrology.</p><p>Role success will be gauged by this individual’s contribution in coaching the engineering team to effectively meet and/or exceed new product metrics including product cost, process performance and time to market.</p><p></p><h2>Key Areas of Responsibility</h2><ul><li>Determines the technical objectives of engineering assignments and makes decisions regarding the direction and the results of the assignment.</li><li>Will monitor and control progress of work ensuring sound application of engineering principles and the appropriate use of policies and procedures.</li><li>Lead capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.</li><li>Will analyse equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. May lead or act as independent reviewer in process review meetings.</li><li>Will coach and mentor others on functionally related topics.</li><li>Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.</li><li>Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.</li><li>Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.</li><li>Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.</li><li>Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.</li><li>Review and approval of validation documentation.</li><li>All other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><h2>Qualifications Knowledge Skills</h2><ul><li>B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 6 or more years’ experience; Related masters degree with 2 or more years of experience or PhD may be desirable.</li><li>Proven track record of working in a team based environment.</li><li>Excellent Interpersonal Skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Be open minded with the ability to recognise good ideas.</li><li>Innovative thinker - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.</li><li>Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design.</li><li>Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, product/process design and engineering materials.</li><li>Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.</li><li>Certified in validation activities.</li><li>Green or Black Belt 6 Sigma qualifications an advantage.</li><li>Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.</li><li>High level of PC Skills required.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Travel Percentage: None<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>