Stryker · 2 days ago
Staff Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineering
Illinois, Virtual Address
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$89K/yr - $149K/yr
4+ years expStryker Corporation is a leading medical technology company, and they are seeking a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer to support Global Supplier Engineering. The role involves acting as a liaison between suppliers and Stryker, driving continuous improvement in supplier performance and ensuring compliance with product quality and regulatory requirements.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead supplier-related CAPA review and management, ensuring effective problem-solving methodologies are applied
Perform detailed process reviews and audits at supplier manufacturing sites
Track, analyze, and report supplier KPIs and performance metrics to leadership
Assess and improve supplier process control documentation and Quality Management Systems
Identify, prioritize, and execute supplier improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Analyze nonconformance data to address systemic supplier quality issues
Act as a subject matter expert for assigned commodities and global strategic suppliers
Support PMO initiatives and lead portfolios of supplier improvement projects
Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize supplier change requests and improvement actions
Execute proactive supplier site visits and support third-party audits related to Supplier Quality CAPA
Transfer supplier 'lessons learned' back to R&D to support next-generation design improvements
Train, mentor, and develop less experienced engineers while championing best-practice sharing across Stryker
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality or related quality engineering roles
Experience working on Internal/External Quality Audits
Experience working in a highly regulated environment
Working knowledge of FMEA, validation programs, and SPC
Foundational understanding of manufacturing drawings and tolerancing
Basic statistical analysis skills
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
Willingness to travel 30% domestically
Preferred
External Quality Auditor qualification (ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, or equivalent)
Experience supporting API or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Experience working with global suppliers or global strategic partners
Advanced problem-solving or continuous improvement expertise (e.g., Six Sigma)
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Benefits
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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