About stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare betterWe offer innovative products and services in orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
We are proud to be named the #5 world’s best workplaces and a best workplace for diversity by fortune magazineLearn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
Why engineering at stryker?
At stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device productsAs an engineer at stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare betterHere, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology productsYou will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
Need another reason to apply? check out these 8 reasons to join stryker`s engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team
What you will do-
Provide oversight to a packaging team with respect to packaging design workAssist in segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the design/development/sustaining process and ultimately through launch into the marketChampion the use of best practices.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Review current procedures and implement changes necessary to be compliant taking account of the impact of this change to the business.
Model and detail packaging designs utilizing pro/engineer design softwareReview design and analysis efforts of junior engineers.
Direct and manage the workflow and packaging design tasks of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
Utilize design controls within the new product development process (npdp)Review design control efforts of junior engineers.
Demonstrate superior technical protocol and report writing skillsReview technical document quality of junior engineers.
Work on cross-functional design teams to develop new packaging, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
Demonstrate expertise with aspects of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.
Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of new productsOrganize and manage cadaver labs and consultant panel meetings.
Partner with operations and advanced operations teams in relations to process validation, gauge design & inspection, inspection methodology and dfm.
Manage the design control creation through the new product development process (npdp)Work with program managers and oversee technical teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the scope of the npdp guidelines.
Identify design/performance requirements for orthopedic implant/instrumentation systems.
Partner with research directors in reviewing clinical research and literature reviewGather input for design and evaluation of new productsIdentify potential issues and engage surgeons in discussions of these.
Provide guidance in conducting and evaluating verification and validation activities so they comply with internal standards, exploit all technical challenges, and are statistically relevant.
Provide packaging sme support for audits and submissions
Assist packaging group as needed on projects, such as sicr, cost reduction, process improvements etc.
Provide training on relevant packaging standards.
What you need-
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree is required
8+ years of experience is required (direct packaging design experience within orthopaedics or the medical device industry strongly preferred)
Preferred qualifications:
Expertise in the packaging performance requirements of orthopedic implantsAbility to educate and mentor on areas of expertise.
Expertise in design controls and risk management within a regulated industryAbility to educate and mentor on areas of expertise.
Expertise with a parametric cad design packagePrefer pro/engineerExpertise with finite element analysis (fea) and its applicationOr expertise in other scientific or engineering disciplineAbility to educate and mentor on areas of expertise.
Expertise leading multiple complex packaging development initiatives, from concept through release.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate packaging engineering principals to all levels within the organization through oral and written means.
This job may be performed remotely from anywhere in the united states, except that this job may not be filled or performed in colorado.
Our benefits
Our total rewards offering varies by country but often includes bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.
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