Associate Quality Manager (m/f/d)

Join Our Team as an Associate Quality Manager!

As leader of a dedicated Quality Operations team for our new manufacturing site in Waghäusel, provide direction 
in quality assurance within operations and other business functions, with a focus on 
preventative measures and continuous improvement of products and processes. 
Has responsibility for delivering the compliance and business objectives of the 
function, with primary responsibility to drive engagement and lead the quality team, 
while ensuring compliance to Stryker Corporate and site specific requirements, Quality 
System Regulations and standards.

What You'll Do:

Will work within the Quality Operations structure, in a management capacity, has
responsibility for quality related activities which includes, but not limited to the 
following:
• Leads integration of the existing AMB QMS into the Stryker QMS from a base business perspective.

• Leads Quality Engineering Team to provide support and technical guidance 
/ direction to the operational and functional areas on site, fostering an 
environment of proactive and continuous improvement approach to Quality. 
• Supports and aligns with the site commitment to ensure the organisation’s 
conformance to producing products meeting or exceeding customer 
requirements and the relevant regulatory standards.
• Fosters a positive employee relations environment by promoting open 
communication, engagement and development of team members. 
Promotes a culture of inclusiveness, trust, flexibility and teamwork.
• Create a highly talented team by sourcing, hiring, and placing individuals in 
positions that play to their strengths and future potential
• Drive an environment of compliance within Stryker by working with all 
function managers and their support staff to define expected quality 
standards and the roles/responsibilities in the maintenance of these 
standards.
• Participates in ensuring the site(s) maintains continued certification to all 
regulatory bodies. Plays a lead role in all internal and external audit 
programmes such as Corporate, notified body & FDA audits.
• Ensures effective control of product/process deviations for all released 
product and for the implementation of effective corrective action when nonconformances arise. Assesses product & patient risk.
• Supports the planning pipeline of quality improvement activities including 
initiatives to increase product quality, NCR & CAPA resolution, reduce cost, 
decrease in-efficiencies and improve risk management
• Oversight and responsibility to ensure site maintains adherence to Quality 
KPIs performance indicators, and takes timely action to address adverse 
trends and deviations. Continuously monitors and partakes in global forums 
to assess opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in developing and supports local and global strategies for the Quality 
Operations function.
 

What You'll Need:

• Degree in Engineering, Science discipline or equivalent. Business 
Management or MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in a Medical, Pharmaceutical, BioMedical/Pharma, Automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.