Position summary Provide quality engineering support and direction in quality assurance, control, and preventative activities with a focus on continuous improvement of products and processes. Advocate and lead the execution of initiatives and projects to enhance quality performance within the business and for our customers. Ensure compliance to regulation and standards. Key areas of responsibility + Work closely with operations and the business functions to ensure quality performance of product and processes. (SGS). + Work closely with customers, sales/marketing/field personnel, and cross-functional teams to address top quality issues. (DD). + Oversight of NC/CAPA, activist and mentor in problem-solving and root-causing activities. + Lead and participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing products. (SGS). + Review of change management activities. + Maintain KPIs for monitoring of process and/or product quality, perform analysis, and interpret trends, take action as necessary. + Support execution and analysis of complaints and product field actions. + Advocate of Human Factor practices, familiarity in the science of Human Factor identification, reduction, and mitigation. + Proficient understanding of risk management practices and concepts. + Develop and provide input by identifying opportunities and weaknesses. + Proficiency in understanding of optimization of inspection methods and sampling. (SGS). + Proficient in statistical methods and application. + Participate and interface in internal audits providing effective narrative and description of topic of expertise, participate in external audit preparation building confidence and proficiency in interactions. + Assist in the development and review of process and equipment validation/qualification. Build proficiency in validation processes. (SGS). + Support manufacturing transfers to other plants/facilities, leading quality activities. (SGS). + Responsible for initiation, internal containment, and support of ship and product holds for potential product escapes. + Coach and mentor others in quality topics and activities. Education / work experience + BS in a science, engineering or related discipline. + MS, CQE, or CRE preferred. + Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred. + Minimum of 3 years experience preferred. Knowledge / competencies + Previous industry experience desired. + Experience in interacting with regulatory agencies (FDA, MoH, TUV, etc.) desired. + Understanding of US and International Medical Device Regulations. + Familiarity with ISO 13485, GDP, GMP desired. + Strong knowledge of Quality Concepts (e.g. Risk Management, CAPA, Audits, Statistics). + Must possess strong communication, project management and influencing skills as well as have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. + Ability to represent Quality function with project teams. + Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skills. + Strong in critical thinking and "outside the box" thinking. + Highly developed problem solving skills. Strong analytical skills. + Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete projects in a matrix organization. + Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams. + Experience in working in a compliance risk situation. + Computer literacy. + Some travel may be required. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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. 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.