AOGEDP Project Engineer

Who we want​

Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.​

Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.​

Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.​

Strategic thinkers. People who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.​

Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.​

Game changers. Persistent individuals who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

The Program

This role is part of the Advanced Operations Global Engineering Development program that provides engineering and leadership development across several areas of Stryker’s business. Project Engineers in this role will have on-site functional rotations between the Advanced Operations, R&D, Quality and Operations organization or additional roles, gaining highly valuable experience in key areas of Device Manufacturing Business.

The program is 20 months in duration and begins in September of each year. Core training opportunities in both hard engineering and soft personal skills for example, validation activities in regulated industry, design transfer requirements, GD&T, additive manufacturing, six-sigma greenbelt, presentation skills, finance, and global interactions are integrated into the program. Exposure to Senior Leadership within Stryker and networking opportunities including global interactions across the business are a fundamental part of the program. 

What you get out of the program

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest graduates to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward.

A development journey that’s tailored to you! The Advanced Operations Global Engineering Development Program is designed specifically for highly talented individuals who are looking for an accelerated career progression. Participants will benefit from:

• Networking with Senior Leadership
• Exposure to cutting edge technology
• Executive mentorship
• Global collaboration & training programs

All resulting in inspiring & fulfilling careers, enduring friendships, and accelerated career progression!

Functional Rotation Opportunities

As a program participant, graduates will be placed in one of the following teams:

Advanced Operations (AO)

AO plays a critical role in Stryker that interfaces between R&D activities and manufacturing, translating design requirements into manufacturing and process requirements and designs and specifies the manufacturing process for either internal manufacturing or external manufacturing partnership

Supply Chain Optimization

The function of the Supply Chain Optimization organization is to unlock value, reduce supply risk and streamline our current production chains through use of manufacturing transfer. Team members will perform due diligence and provide manufacturability assessments on product transfers to both Stryker production facilities and strategic suppliers. Team members will also work with our global partners and senior leaders by creating in-depth scoping plans and cost-benefit analyses that drive business excellence and both top and bottom-line growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cross-functional project teams
• Collaborate with design teams to develop innovative product concepts
• Investigate, design, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies
• Support process handover from development to production
• Work closely with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Provide process validation support internally and with external vendors
• Hands-on machine programming and prototyping
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles
• Develop and qualify new test equipment and methods
• Participate in technical and professional development training

What you need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Level 8 or above) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Digital, BIS, or Project Management disciplines
• Graduation between June 2024 and September 2026
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Excellent English communication skills
• Ability to travel internationally
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and externally as required.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.
• Ideally be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail.

The Company

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We grow talent. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.

Join our global team of 40,000+ people!