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Job description
The Staff Engineer, Reliability and Innovation is responsible for leveraging innovation and emerging technologies to enhance and modernize current manufacturing processes. This role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrate advanced manufacturing solutions, and ensure the efficient replacement of aging assets within the manufacturing plant. The Staff Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, increase operational efficiency, and support long-term manufacturing sustainability.
What You Will Do
Identify, assess, and implement innovative technologies to optimize and modernize manufacturing processes.
Lead projects focused on the replacement of aging assets to ensure plant reliability and operational continuity.
Develop and execute modernization strategies with minimal disruption to existing production lines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering—to drive process improvements.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
Build strong business cases for new technology adoption, including cost-benefit and return on investment analysis.
Support the integration of automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools into production environments.
Lead technical teams in solving complex manufacturing challenges while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
What you need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or related roles.
Proven track record of implementing innovative technologies in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis.
Preferred:
Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace).
Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or Project Management.
Ongoing training or education in automation, emerging technologies, or manufacturing innovation.
Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong expertise in process optimization, automation, and emerging technologies.
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, including IoT, AI, and digital manufacturing solutions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).
Ability to access and inspect production equipment in confined or elevated spaces as needed.
May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in specific areas of the plant.
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. 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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