Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Stryker is seeking to hire a Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement. In this role, you will develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using lean tools, help teach and establish a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization, and drive business results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost through process improvements and projects.

Who we want

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
• Problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and develop the value stream map(s) for respective assigned areas
• Partner with the Business Unit Manager to identify process improvements and projects to drive improved performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Partner with the PMO Lead and Business Unit Manager to prioritize process improvements and projects to fill the improvement pipeline for a rolling 18 months
• Partner with the Business Unit Manager to keep improvements and projects on schedule to deliver required levels of results on each KPI within Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Act as SME in Line Balancing, Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement (including Kata), Practical Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping and TWI training methodology
• Support the Kata improvement process
• Look to the VSM to reduce lead time and create one-piece flow of product throughout the value stream
• Propose and coordinate layout changes to promote one-piece flow, product consolidation, as well as space consolidation
• Be involved in cost reduction activities associated with Product improvements (Design related) as well as insourcing of product or developing new processes
• Support Orientation and Onboarding through Stryker’s YOUniversity

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to lift/carry 10-50 lbs. on a frequent basis depending on product line, may rarely lift/carry 50-75 lbs.
• May involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing, as appropriate
• May be required to reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities
• Coordination of eye, hand, and/or foot movement with an ability to grasp by hand and meet cognitive demands to include visual and auditory discrimination/memory, reading ability, and memory retention ability
• Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues of a broad scope using independent judgement
• Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed instructions, inspection and repair procedures
• Must be able to routinely make decisions that effect immediate operations
• Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately
• Must be able to communicate equipment and/or machine issues to others

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a medical device or automotive environment
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations, including the Company’s environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to understand GREEN building initiatives
• Experience in statistical applications (Minitab or equivalent) preferred