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Stryker · 1 day ago

Staff Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineering

Stryker is a company that offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine, impacting more than 150 million patients annually. The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as a key liaison between suppliers and Stryker, driving continuous improvement in supplier performance and ensuring compliance with product quality and regulatory standards.

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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

Supplier Quality EngineeringInternal/External Quality AuditsFMEAStatistical Process Control (SPC)Root Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement (Six Sigma)Quality Management SystemsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementMentoring

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

Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance

Company

Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.

H1B Sponsorship

Stryker has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (105)
2024 (76)
2023 (63)
2022 (78)
2021 (57)
2020 (77)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1990-01-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
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Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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