Work Flexibility: Onsite

Who we want-

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.Great teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

What you will do-

Stryker is hiring a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position in the Ventura, California manufacturing site.  Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and making healthcare better.  Our products are used in operating rooms throughout the world, consisting of surgical power tools, batteries, and procedure-specific accessories. As a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for evaluating and improving value streams at Stryker's site.  You will design lean systems, influence cross-functional teams, and execute improvement initiatives to continuously drive top performance from our production system.

Additional responsibilities:

Lead value stream mapping workshops and kaizen eventsOversee future state implementationEvaluate & drive productivity improvementsMonitor & improve lean metrics (lead time, changeover time, inventory levels, etc.)Design flow systems between work cellsPartner with Finance associates to quantify CI cost reductionsPersonally execute improvementsCoach others in Lean conceptsWork closely and collaboratively with members of other teams in a fast-paced environmentIdentify root causes of issues, determine potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirementsFollow the company’s standards for process development, quality and safety

What you will need-

Bachelor's Degree required3+ years of relevant work experience requiredBachelor’s degree in engineering - highly preferredCertification in lean manufacturing - preferredExperience working in a highly regulated industry - preferredAbility to identify waste, formulate action plans and drive improvement - preferred

Physical requirements:

May involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing, as appropriateMay be required to reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilitiesRequires use of safety glasses in designated areasClosed-toe/closed-heel safety shoes must be worn on the production floor

$84,900 - $136,100 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: None

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.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.