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At Stryker-Sage, we are about simple interventions that deliver extraordinary outcomes for clinicians and their patients. These simple interventions are produced in a dynamic and highly automated manufacturing facility in Cary IL, about an hour outside of downtown Chicago. Our engineers, technicians and operators are proud of what we do, and grateful for the role we play in impacting caregivers and their patients. We produce millions of parts per day using custom high-speed automation lines. Manufacturing Engineers support ongoing operations, continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) projects, and multi-million-dollar investments in complex equipment to support growth. We focus on safety, quality, capacity and efficiency. We are a diverse, collaborative, and highly technical team driven to make healthcare better.

Who we want

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

+ **Analytical problem solvers.** People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

+ **Self-directed initiators** . People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

+ **Dedicated achievers.** Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

The Program

As part of the Global Leadership in Engineering Accelerated Program (LEAP), you will rotate through three manufacturing-focused experiences in 20 months. This gives you a broad base of experience early in your career, with significant opportunities for technical training and impactful projects. Your first rotation will be in the Manufacturing Engineering team. Subsequent rotations will be in Project Management, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Engineering, depending on your interests and business needs. In each rotation you will gain the perspective and skill of that role, support ongoing manufacturing operations while taking on high visibility projects, and have opportunities to interface with Senior Leadership. Core training opportunities in both hard engineering and soft personal skills for example, validation activities in regulated industry, design transfer requirements, GD&T, additive, six-sigma greenbelt, presentation skills, and financial acumen are integrated into the program. Upon completion of the program, you can expect accelerated career progression based on your broad base of experience and delivery of impactful results.

What you get out of the program

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in our 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 Global LEAP 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 and training programs

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

Functional Rotation Opportunities

As a program participant, graduates will begin their journey in Manufacturing Engineering, then rotate through two other functional areas before returning to Manufacturing Engineering:

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineers are key players in supporting Manufacturing and Operations of Stryker products. We focus on opportunities to increase capacity, reduce cost, improve safety, monitor existing processes, and identify and implement process improvements while adhering to medical device manufacturing regulations.

Quality

At Stryker, Quality always comes first. Whether it is new product development or sustaining existing products, Quality Engineers are the voice of quality for Stryker. They are responsible for reliability engineering, human factors engineering, risk management, process validation support and more, while ensuring compliance to FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485.

Continuous Improvement

Our Continuous Improvement (CI) team focuses on practical problem solving at the source. CI project leaders work with technicians, operators, and others to identify and eliminate waste through real-time experimentation and improvement. CI team members deploy Lean concepts, and plan and execute Kaizen workshops.

Project Management (PMO)

The largest projects at our site often require a technical lead as well as a project manager. The project manager is responsible for coordinating all the tasks and resources required to execute a highly complex and impactful project. Project managers report status to senior leadership, identify, assess and manage project risks, and maintain project budgets and schedules.

What you will do

Responsibilities may include:

+ Provide technical support to implement new automated medical device production equipment

+ Support engineering and project management in FAT, installation, and commissioning of equipment.

+ Support development of the process FMEAs and control plans for new or modified equipment.

+ Complete process validations including VP, URS, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.

+ Develop appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and work instructions compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

+ Collaborate with product design engineers, equipment vendors, maintenance technicians and operations leadership to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.

+ Support line performance monitoring and lead practical problem solving (PPS) projects to remediate systemic issues.

+ All other duties as assigned.

What you need

+ B.S. or M.S. in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial & Operations, or Biomedical engineering degree preferred. Will consider candidates with December 2024 or Spring/Summer 2025 graduation dates.

+ 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA (or equivalent).

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

+ Experience (ie. internship) in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

+ Demonstrated interest and experience supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting automation equipment, and implementing process improvements is preferred.

+ Ability to travel internationally.

+ FDA regulated industry experience (ie. internship) is preferred.

+ Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, and problem solving.

+ Self-starter with efficient work methods and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and results-orientated team environment.

+ Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.

+ Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and understand geometric 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. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopedics, 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.

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, Orthopaedics and Spine 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.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.