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What You Will Do
- Lead development, qualification, and optimization of injection molding processes, including tooling input, process characterization, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ/CSV).
- Manage technical execution of product transfers and manufacturing readiness activities to meet project scope, timeline, cost, and quality targets.
- Partner with external molders, tooling suppliers, and equipment vendors to align on technical requirements and deliver qualified processes on schedule.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including URS, FAT/SAT protocols, validation plans/reports, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DOE, SPC, root cause analysis) to improve process capability and reduce variability.
- Provide design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) feedback using CAD, including gating, draft angles, material flow, and tolerance strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
- Support measurement system selection and validation, including MSA and Gage R&R, to ensure data accuracy and process control.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in injection molding manufacturing, including tooling, materials, and process validation.
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting product transfers or new product introduction in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience applying statistical methods such as SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and process capability analysis.
- Experience working with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for design for manufacturability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Engineering Management.
- Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- Puerto Rico: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Click here to learn more about: US Stryker employee benefits Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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