Stryker is hiring a **Project Engineer, Advanced Operations** in **Cary, Illinois** to support new product introductions at **Stryker Medical – Sage.** As a Project Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on the design transfer of new products from R&D into production. You will also be responsible for managing suppliers and working with internal teams such as Sourcing, R&D, and Operations to ensure products are developed and launched with precision. This is a hybrid role based in Cary, Illinois, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday and the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the week. **What you will do:** + Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. + Provide engineering support for new products and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures + Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications + Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements + Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols. + Lead and/or participate in process review meetings + Assist in management of contract manufacturers for multiple engineer projects + Participates in Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Control Plan, SOP and Production Part Approval Process generation associated with product transfers and launches + Conduct supplier assessments + Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures + Review and approval of validation documentation **What you need:** + ​​Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with no experience. **Preferred Skills:** + Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, new product development and process design + Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and with global teams. + Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once. + Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing + Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques - highly preferred 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.