http://www.stryker-careers.com/feeds/biomedical-engineering-NJ-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for biomedical-engineering-NJ-jobs Thu, 23 May 2013 00:21:53 GMT en-us /sites/stryker/images/stryker_banner.jpg http://www.stryker-careers.com/feeds/biomedical-engineering-NJ-jobs/ 720 Requisition ID:23610BR Job Title:Project Engineer Division:Reconstructive Business Unit: Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function:Biomedical Engineering Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Perform implant and instrument design work. Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market.


- Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software.

- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.

- Utilize/Manage design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).

- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluate new products.

- Develop verification and validation protocols and technical reports.

- Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.

- Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

OtisMed:

- Interact regularly with surgeons to understand and collect their feedback.


- 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent

- Demonstrated familiarity of design controls within a regulated industry

- Demonstrated experience in the medical device industry

- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently

- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:10%]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2503399/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2503399/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:21880BR Job Title:Senior Reliability Engineer Division:Spine Business Unit:U.S. Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:NJ City:Allendale Shift:1st Job Description:The Senior Reliability Engineer works with other engineers and managers, within Engineering and Cross Functionally, to identify opportunities for improvement and execute improvement initiatives. This includes but is not limited to driving CAPAs to closure, contributing to Quality and Regulatory initiatives, proposing process improvements, and enhancing processes and procedures. The Senior Reliability Engineer also may take on a leadership role on Corporate initiatives outside of the Spine Division, and/or represent Spine in cross divisional projects.


- Interface with product development teams to improve process or product designs.

- Act as Independent Reviewer on technical files during Design Reviews.

- Create or enhance current Design Control procedures.

- Improve current processes within Engineering and across the division.

- Actively participate on cross-functional teams and lead initiatives as needed.

- Mentor engineers in best practices, industry trends, and other engineering skills.


- 5 to 10 years of product development experience, medical device or other highly regulated industry preferred.

- Receives a low level of supervision.

- Provides moderate strategic and moderate tactical input.

- Provides advanced engineering and/or quality oriented skills.

- Responsible for contributing to product and process integrity/reliability.

- Moderate project management skills.

- Very Good technical communication skills / good general communication skills. Ability to write clear and precise procedures and other process documents.

- Demonstrated competence in statistical techniques and other quality centric disciplines (6 Sigma, Process Value Mapping, etc).

- Familiarity with design controls within a regulated industry.

Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:10%]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Senior-Reliability-Engineer-Job-NJ-07401/2282538/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Allendale-Senior-Reliability-Engineer-Job-NJ-07401/2282538/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24355BR Job Title:Project Engineer Division:Reconstructive Business Unit: Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function:Mechanical Engineering Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Perform implant and instrument design work. Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market.


- Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software.

- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.

- Utilize/Manage design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).

- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluate new products.

- Develop verification and validation protocols and technical reports.

- Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.

- Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.


- 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent

- Demonstrated familiarity of design controls within a regulated industry

- Demonstrated experience in the medical device industry

- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently

- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:15%]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2603144/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2603144/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:22797BR Job Title:Research Engineer Division:Reconstructive Business Unit: Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Develop and apply innovative, clinically relevant evaluation methodologies to characterize orthopaedic device / bone interaction using FEA and physical testing. Direct responsibility performing testing and analysis including protocol development, test and analysis execution, data reduction, and interpretation of results. Document results through internal reports, journal publication and presentation as necessary.
Candidate must have a solid background in biomechanics, strong experience in physical testing and analyitical prediction and a demonstrated ability to have successfully validated analyitical models through physical testing.

Education:
Masters / PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with emphasis on mechanical.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

Finite element analysis experience required.
Physical benchtop test experience equired.
Two years work experience desired.
Demonstrated ability to conduct both physical and virtual biomechanical research and analysis.
Demonstrated creative problem solving skills.
Demonstrated inter-personnel, verbal and written communication skills.
Medical device industry experience desired.
ANSYS, LSDyna and ProE experience desired.
Experience participating in collaborative research programs.
Demonstrated strong project management experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute finite element analysis of monolithic and multi body medical devices.
Evaluate analyitical results and recommend design changes based on characterization.
Develop new analysis techniques for evaluation of new materials, coatings and composite devices.
Perform detailed literature searches as needed to provide a basis for analysis and physical test assumptions.
Execute all aspects of physical testing including protocol development, test execution and evaluation of results.
Review, select and coordinate proposals for FEA and physical test related research at outside universities and laboratories. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:<15%]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Research-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2422492/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Research-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2422492/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:23832BR Job Title:Chief Engineer, Biomaterials Division:Orthopaedics Business Unit:Hips and Knees Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function:Biomedical Engineering Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:
- 10 + years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent.

- Expertise in the development of advanced materials technologies, preferably metals used for orthopedic medical implants and instrumentation.

- Expertise in the biological response to implant materials, including the host response to implant debris and corrosion by-products.

- Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release.

- Expertise in design controls with in a regulated industry.

- Ability to apply expertise across multiple projects to ensure good design practices and standards are met.

- Demonstrated experience with experimental design and statistics.

- Demonstrated English composition writing skills.
Act as team expert in implant and instrument design work, championing as well the materials and biocompatibility perspective. Lead segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the design /development process and ultimately through launch into the market. Act as team's technical expert with respect to good design practices and design standards. Champion the consistent use of these practices for the team.

Responsibility:


- Identify design / performance requirements for orthopedic implant / instrumentation systems. Review associated test protocols and final reports.

- Participate / Manage the Design Review process in order to facilitate the mentoring of less experienced engineers as well as reinforce best design practices.

- Develop and maintain best design practices for the development team.

- Conduct technical review of post-production risk analyses, including technical assessments, non-conformance reviews, post-market health risk assessments, and severity assessments.

- Set the direction and manage the work flow of other engineers within the scope of assigned projects.

- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.

- Interface with clinical advisors to gether input for design and evaluation of new product.

- Utilize / Manage the Design Controls (NPDP) including the mentoring of others in the use of these tools.

- Participate on crossfunctional design teams to develop new product as well as address design issues / maintain existing ones.

- Expertise in all aspects of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

- Develop and manage project plans and time lines with in the scope of the NPDP guidelines

- Establish and maintain relationships with the key design consulting group in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.

Education:

Bachelors degree in a science, with a Masters Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:<5%]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Chief-Engineer%2C-Biomaterials-Job-NJ-07430/2560769/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Chief-Engineer%2C-Biomaterials-Job-NJ-07430/2560769/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:21715BR Job Title:Project Manager, New Product Innovation Division:Implants Ops Business Unit:North America Business Function:Project/Program Management Business Sub Function:Project Management Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Manage large scale and/or moderately complex departmental and cross-functional projects associated with the development and introduction of new orthopedic products.


- Partner with Project Managers from Product Development, Marketing and Quality to take a product from design concept through production ramp up, governed by the principle of ‘Quality, Cost and Speed to Market’.

- Lead Suppliers, Project Engineers, Designers and Manufacturing & Development Specialists to develop production process solutions that address challenging product designs and new technologies.

- Thoroughly understand all requirements of Stryker’s Quality System and New Product Development Process (NPDP).

- Manage the creation and approval of capital equipment requests (CERs) based on sound financial knowledge and inputs from technical experts.

- Attend product cadaver labs, product training seminars and surgeon facing events along with Project Managers from Marketing and Product Development.

- Coach and mentor Project Engineers, Designers and/or Manufacturing & Development Specialists.

- Operate within ‘NPDP’ to build robust processes by leading rigorous application of ‘Design for Manufacturability’ and implementation of ‘Lean Manufacturing’

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- Prefer 3+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries with a Bachelors degree and 2+ years required with a Masters degree

- Demonstrated experience participating in, or leading, complex projects demanding cross functional cooperation

- Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines with demonstrated organizational skills, multi-tasking and creative problem solving

- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, with the proven ability to teach and coach others. Must be comfortable presenting at all levels of the organization

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications

- Demonstrated familiarity with theory and practical application of ‘Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing’ (GD&T)

- Demonstrated experience dealing with suppliers and outside services such as calibration and test laboratories, particularly for Supplier Innovation role

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, business or computer science. Prefer Engineering degree. Prefer Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:25%]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/2270360/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Project-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-NJ-07430/2270360/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24290BR Job Title:Senior Research Engineer Division:Orthopaedics Business Unit:- Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Stryker Corporation is a global medical technology company with over $9B in revenue. Taking great pride in developing our employees, Stryker was named to Fortune’s “Top 100 Companies to Work for” (again!) in 2012!

The Senior Research Engineer provides engineering and material solutions to unmet clinical and business needs. He or she works closely with other team members both within and outside of Department to identify and overcome technical challenges that hinder the full business growth potential of bearing related product lines. This position possesses a thorough understanding of engineering design principles and material processing skills and applies this understanding towards solving practical problems. Basic project management skills are also utilized in implementing a complete battery of tests necessary to support the proof of concept, operations process validation and regulatory submission. This position serves as a mentor to other Engineers and requires minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(detailed descriptions)

- Identify and develop new processing techniques for materials and implant constructs to overcome current material/processing limitations

- Coordinate with internal and external collaborators, suppliers and vendors to bring state-of-the-art materials/engineering solutions to orthopaedic applications.

- Generate prospective engineering project plans including test protocols to validate proof-of-concept and to support operations process validation and technology transfer to production

- Generate technical memos and reports to a level of detail as required by the audience, up to and including that necessary to support a regulatory submission

- Support Business Units, Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance on an as-required basis

- Lead project teams as needed

- Mentor other engineers in best practices, industry trends and skill development

Education and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline, minimum; MS or PhD degree preferred


- 5+ years experience in mechanical, materials or biomedical engineering

- Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills

- Demonstrated project management skills

- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

- Demonstrated inter-personal skills

- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams

- Ability to mentor and develop others Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:10%]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Research-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2605047/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Research-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2605047/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:22183BR Job Title:Supplier Development Engineer Division:Implants Ops Business Unit:North America Business Function:Quality Assurance Safety Business Sub Function:Supplier Quality Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Execute the PPAP process to transfer medical devices between sources of supply. Work with suppliers, Supply Chain, and other Continuous Improvement teams to develop and execute improvements to suppliers that will ultimately drive improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery.


- Execute the PPAP process to transfer medical devices between suppliers in support of departmental and overall company goals.

- Work with processes and procedures to execute PPAPs.

- Work with suppliers and project leads to determine the best methods of working within our established processes to ensure manufacturability and quality.

- Provide regular reports via Power Point, Excel, and MS Project to the project manager.

- Identify problems with the established process and work with cross-functional teams to remedy the issue.

- Work proactively with the team to share best-practices, lessons learned, and new ideas to make the process run more smoothly as the program matures.

- Track and report process metrics to ensure the effective and efficient transfer of product between suppliers and plants.

- Foster close and productive relationships with cross-functional counterparts to facilitate the rapid closure of project requirements.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- Demonstrated thorough understanding of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Modes & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) processes in a highly regulated environment (FDA preferred).

- Proven track record of overcoming legacy constraints through creative and innovative problem solving.

- 2+ years manufacturing experience; Prefer FDA regulated/aerospace/automotive industries.

- 2+ years executing PPAPs in a highly regulated industry; FDA, FAA or automotive.

- Working knowledge of cGMPs.

- Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.

- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the proven ability to successfully communicate difficult concepts to people at all levels of the supplier’s organization.

- Prefer Project management experience.

- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite of products, especially Excel and MS Project.
Bachelors’ Degree with a concentration or major in Business, Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or Supply Chain; Prefer Master’s Degree. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:<25%]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Supplier-Development-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2386924/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Supplier-Development-Engineer-Job-NJ-07430/2386924/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:23005BR Job Title:VP R&D Division:Reconstructive Business Unit:Knees Business Function:Research & Development Business Sub Function:General/Other: R&D/Science Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Job Summary

Responsible for leading the efforts of the advanced technology development and product development support functions with minimal supervision. This will include developing resource models, helping with the setting of development commitments and the execution of those commitments. Work closely with the leadership of the Hip, Knee and Shoulder business units while providing prototyping, testing, project management support to the product development functions resident in said business units.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required


- 10+ years of leadership experience in the areas of product and technology development, preferably in the medical device industry or equivalent.

- Prefer expertise in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of Orthopaedic implants.

- Demonstrated experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release.

- Expertise in the management and refinement of design controls with in a regulated industry.

- Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities

- Demonstrated Communication and Relationship Skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate professionals at all levels of the organization.

- Experience managing directors and managers with direct reports. This includes developing, recruiting and team building.

- Demonstrated experience in management of expense budgets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


- Ensure product and technology superiority relative to all competition in the marketplace.

- Ensure overall quality, safety & efficacy of the output of the NPDP and subsequent product modifications.

- Develop and evolve the organizational architecture to maximize productivity.

- Maximize the connection of the R&D organization to its key partners, QA, Business units, etc.

- Provide direction towards the development and management of department expense budgets and spending such that resources optimally align with the department mission.

- Oversee management of resource planning tools to ensure that only properly resource projects are admitted to the active product development portfolio.

- Oversee the product development design standards and practices.

- Work in collaboration with key surgeon consultants to ensure the clinical relevance of the R&D activities.

- Participate with senior management to identify strategic opportunities and product line strategies.

- Manage R&D's employee development and succession planning activities.

- Coach and counsel direct reports in the development of their teams and own personal development

- Mentor Engineering Leadership team

Manages:

(Titles of direct reports)
Senior Dir, R&D Operations
R&D Technical Director
Research Director
VP, Recon Tech Development
Executive Assistant

Education and Special Training Required

Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Masters Degree in a technical discipline. Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:20-30%]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-VP-R&D-Job-NJ-07430/2443772/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-VP-R&D-Job-NJ-07430/2443772/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:22282BR Job Title:Senior Product Engineer, Advanced Operations Division:Implants Ops Business Unit:North America Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function:Mechanical Engineering Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Support the development and introduction of new orthopedic products. Work extensively with Product Development, Quality and Operations to take a product from design concept through production ramp up.

- Participate in multifunctional teams, led by a Project Manager and be primarily responsible for complex, large scale project deliverables, guiding the activities of junior engineers

- Become a ‘subject matter expert’ on manufacturing process development and best in class technologies

- Manage Engineering Change Notices for new products from creation to final approval

- Operate within Stryker’s quality system to produce documentation such as process validations, equipment qualifications, dynamic control plans, inspection plans and standard operating procedures

- Operate within Stryker’s “New Product Development Process” to build robust processes by leading rigorous application of “Design for Manufacturability” and implementation of “Lean Manufacturing”

- Represent Advanced Operations on complex technical matters, understand product quality implications and offer innovative solutions to problems

- Utilize Six Sigma process tools such as ‘Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control’ (DMAIC), ‘Failure Modes & Effects Analysis’ (FMEA), ‘Design of Experiments’ (DOE), Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility’ (Gage R&R) and ‘Statistical Process Control’ (SPC) as required

- Generate capital equipment requests [CER’s] based on a broad knowledge of best in class equipment and technology

- Select and develop suppliers that will understand and comply with our Quality and NPDP system requirements and that can keep pace with Stryker’s future growth.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- 5+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries is desired with a Bachelors degree and a minimum 3 years required with a Masters degree.

- Demonstrated mastery of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, CNC machining, and coatings, along with expertise in the areas of robotics and automation. Demonstrated ability to build entire processes ‘from the ground up’ and to continuously innovate new solutions to improve ‘Quality, Cost and Speed’

- Demonstrated knowledge of best in class equipment and technology and consulted on plant level capital purchasing decisions

- Demonstrated proficiency with a parametric CAD design package, with a strong preference for ProE. Should be capable of developing 2D drawings, manipulating 3D product models and modeling complex fixtures and gages using ‘family tables’ and other advanced features in the software package

- Demonstrated proficiency in theory and practical application of ‘Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing’ (GD&T)

- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of CAD/CAM software to output CNC programs for all manufacturing equipment types

- Demonstrated proficiency with Six Sigma process tools such as ‘Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control’ (DMAIC), ‘Failure Modes & Effects Analysis’ (FMEA), ‘Design of Experiments’ (DOE), Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility’ (Gage R&R) and ‘Statistical Process Control’ (SPC)

- Demonstrated ability to select and develop new suppliers, particularly for Supplier Innovation role

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications

- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must be comfortable presenting at senior management level meetings

- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and support multiple complex projects at the same time

- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior engineers to support the delivery of their projects

- Must be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer satisfaction, cost reduction and quality/GMP compliance

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering;
Prefer a Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

Without a Bachelors degree:
o 10+ years experience in an engineering role for a department or manufacturing cell, within the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries and demonstrated competence in performing activities that are typically the responsibility of a qualified Senior Engineer
o Demonstrated experience being solely responsible for all engineering project deliverables and associated quality documentation required to implement complex process changes.
o Must be an acknowledged ‘subject matter expert’ in many different engineering disciplines and is capable of being the primary engineering resource on very complex projects. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Mon, 13 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Product-Engineer%2C-Advanced-Operations-Job-NJ-07430/2349625/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Senior-Product-Engineer%2C-Advanced-Operations-Job-NJ-07430/2349625/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:23636BR Job Title:Manager, New Product Innovation, Advanced Operations Division:Implants Ops Business Unit:North America Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:NJ City:Mahwah Shift:1st Job Description:Lead the team and provide technical and management oversight to multiple project teams responsible for the development and introduction of new orthopedic products using the internal NPDP procedures.


- Apply resource planning tools to ensure adequate support of all projects that have been chartered for launch.

- Challenge project teams and other departments to overcome roadblocks by working together to identify practical solutions.

- Promote innovative solutions to new process development, with a focus on high quality /repeatability, mistake proofing and efficiency.

- Manage, coach, mentor, and develop the performance of the team to drive and support a high performance work culture; including writing and delivering performance appraisals, administering disciplinary action, providing positive recognition, liaising with Human Resources to ensure consistency in administration and compliance with Company policies, focusing on the development of high-potential employees, crafting succession plans, and establishing a collaborative environment that encourages and supports employee engagement.

- Build a strong, talented team through active participation in employee selection and recruiting activities.

- Provide vision, guidance and effective communication to all team members, so as to ensure the team’s understanding and achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Talent objectives.

- Develop and foster relationships with peers, other internal customers (Mfg Cells, QA, IT, Finance, R&D, Marketing and Business Development) to gain perspective and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency when dealing with business issues.

- Drive continuous improvement/change through influence.

- Establish internal and external metrics required to monitor the effectiveness of efforts and provide periodic evaluations of performance against these key initiatives.

- Initiate/lead or participate in plant, divisional and global continuous improvement initiatives.

- Drive compliance to FDA, ISO, all other regulatory bodies and Company requirements, including all safety, quality and operational documentation and practices.

- Recruit talented team members to ensure success in delivering new products to market, governed by the principle of ‘Quality, Cost and Speed’.

- Ensure all project teams comply fully with the requirements of Stryker’s Quality and New Product Development [NPDP] systems and that safe products are delivered to our customers.

- Oversee the logistics of new product launches to ensure that business plan goals are met or exceeded.

- Provide strategic direction to team members to help them meet their daily goals and their long term milestones.

- Be proactive in resolving conflicts between project teams within the department and conflicts between departments.

- Develop department budgets and manage spending within these budgets.

- Present on departmental goals and new product status to senior leadership.
Managers in the Business & Process Development team will also:

- Work closely with US and OUS counterparts as well as Advance Implant Technology on product and process concepts and development.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Prefer Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

- 3+ years experience in directly leading people or cross-functional project teams. Prefer previous experience with direct people management.

- 4+ years experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering environment. Prefer experience in medical device, automotive, or aerospace industries.

- Demonstrated track record of leadership, interpersonal, collaborative relationship building skills and human capital management including but not limited to recruitment, selection, development, performance management and employee engagement.

- Demonstrated experience leading project teams and using project management tools, ideally in a ‘stage gate’ product development processes.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, with a high focus on process improvement.

- Demonstrated influence skills. Must be able to diplomatically persuade others and effectively drive continuous improvement/change.

- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with plant personnel in the U.S. as well as overseas.

- Must be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service level, cost reduction and quality /GMP compliance.

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications.

- Demonstrated ability to present and communicate effectively to all levels of large organizations. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-%28Advanced-Operations-Job-NJ-07430/2507679/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Mahwah-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-%28Advanced-Operations-Job-NJ-07430/2507679/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24420BR-5359 Job Title:Design Engineer Division:Asia Pacific Business Unit:SGTC Business Function:Research & Development Country:India City:Gurgaon Job Description:Responsibilities
? Design mechanical components and assemblies for medical devices
? Design product for manufacturability and easy inspection
? Generate and evaluate design concepts based on user needs
? Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to develop best-in-class design
? Work closely with suppliers throughout design cycle to ensure manufacturability
? Design fixtures for product manufacturing and testing
? Design verification & validation tests to evaluate product design
? Analyze engineering test data and generate test reports
? Execute product design lifecycle documentation from initial concept stage through shipment release
? Initiate and review Engineering Change Orders for design considerations, manufacturability and proper justification
? Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to address and resolve product quality and process issues.

Skills
Required -
? Working knowledge of CAD (ProE)
? Working knowledge of GD&T
? Working knowledge of statistics (MiniTab)
? Strong problem-solving skills
? Strong engineering fundamentals
? High level of attention to detail
? Outstanding work ethic
? 2-3 years of relevant work experience
Preferred -
? Knowledge of FEA
? Knowledge of design risk analysis (xFMEA) and fault-tree analysis

Qualifications
Required -
? Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
Preferred –
? Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering (with relevant thesis) Qualifications/Work Experience3-5yrs EducationBachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Bio-medical Engineering Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Bio-medical Engineering (with relevant thesis)]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Design-Engineer-Job/2596132/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Gurgaon-Design-Engineer-Job/2596132/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:21845BR Job Title:Project Engineer, New Product Innovation Division:Orthobiologics Business Unit: Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function:Biomedical Engineering Country:United States State:PA City:Malvern Shift:1st Job Description:Support the development and introduction of new orthopedic products. Work extensively with Product Development, Quality and Operations to take a product from design concept through production ramp up.

- Provide product and process engineering expertise for all products processed aseptically and non-aseptically.

- Participate in multifunctional teams, led by a Project Manager and be responsible for defined project deliverables

- Manage Engineering Change Notices for new products from creation to final approval

- Operate within Stryker’s quality system to produce documentation such as process validations, equipment qualifications, dynamic control plans, inspection plans and standard operating procedures

- Operate within Stryker’s ‘New Product Development Process’ [NPDP], to build robust processes through involvement in ‘Design for Manufacturability’ and ‘Lean Manufacturing’ initiatives

- Utilize Six Sigma process tools such as ‘Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control’ (DMAIC), ‘Failure Modes & Effects Analysis’ (FMEA), ‘Design of Experiments’ (DOE), Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility’ (Gage R&R) and ‘Statistical Process Control’ (SPC) as required

- Provide input to Capital Equipment Requests (CERs)

- Program CNC, robotics and other manufacturing equipment to produce high quality, repeatable output in a cost effective manner

- Develop fixturing, work holding and gaging solutions to optimize the manufacturing process

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- Experience with polymer process development (polymer ceramic composites preferred) and scale up is highly desired.

- 2+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries

- Demonstrated fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes, e.g. casting, forging, CNC machining, coating, etc.

- Demonstrated familiarity with theory and practical application of ‘Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing’ (GD&T)

- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package, with a strong preference for ProE. Should be capable of developing 2D drawings, manipulating 3D product models and modeling moderately complex fixtures and gages

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications

- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must be comfortable presenting at department level meetings

- Demonstrated experience dealing with suppliers and resolving supplier issues, particularly for Supplier Innovation role

- Must be challenged by a team-based environment which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer satisfaction, cost reduction and quality/GMP compliance

Bachelors degree in a science, preferably Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
Without a Bachelors degree:
o 7+ years experience in an engineering role for a department or manufacturing cell, within the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries and demonstrated competence in performing activities that are typically the responsibility of a qualified Engineer,
o Demonstrated experience being solely responsible for all engineering project deliverables and associated quality documentation required to implement process changes.
o Must be an acknowledged ‘subject matter expert’ in certain engineering disciplines, and is capable of being the primary engineering resource on moderately complex projects. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Project-Engineer%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-PA-19355/2293663/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Project-Engineer%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-PA-19355/2293663/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24183BR Job Title:Project Engineer - Joint Preservation Division:Joint Preservation Business Unit: Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function:General/Other: Engineering Country:United States State:CO City:Denver Shift:1st Job Description:JOB DESCRIPTION:

Joint Preservation, a smaller start up division of Stryker is adding talent to its R&D team.

Perform implant and instrument design work. Actively participate on, and lead, multifunctional teams to advance assigned projects through the development process and launch into the market.

- Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing SolidWorks design software.

- Develop prototypes for design verification and validation.

- Utilize/Manage design controls within the New Product Development Process (NPDP).

- Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluate new products.

- Develop verification and validation protocols and technical reports.

- Actively participate on, and sometimes lead, cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.

- Utilize knowledge of the surgical procedure in order to develop innovative solutions to solve / satisfy customer needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

- 2+ years of product design experience in the medical device industry or equivalent

- Demonstrated familiarity of design controls within a regulated industry

- Demonstrated experience in the medical device industry

- Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, have a hands-on approach and capability to work independently

- Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer Pro/Engineer or Solidworks. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:50%]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Denver-Project-Engineer-Joint-Preservation-Job-CO-80002/2593324/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Denver-Project-Engineer-Joint-Preservation-Job-CO-80002/2593324/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24177BR Job Title:Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Division:Instruments Business Unit:Neuro/Spine/ENT Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:MI City:Kalamazoo Shift:1st Job Description:Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best in class new products to market.

- Ensure manufacturability of all new designs

- Conduct risk assessment on each process step and its ability to meet requirements

- Plan and execute process validations for all new product introductions

- Transition all new products into full scale production

- Design, develop and qualify all fixturing

- Implement production control methods to monitor process output

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- 3 years minimum engineering experience, preferably in the Medical Device, or other quality regulated industries.

- Experience with process and equipment validation in a medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.

- Excellent analytical skills are required

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required

- Practical understanding of statistics is desired.

Education Requirements:

- B.S. engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, biomedical, etc. ) Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/2600930/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/2600930/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24176BR Job Title:Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Division:Instruments Business Unit:Neuro/Spine/ENT Business Function:Engineering Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:MI City:Kalamazoo Shift:1st Job Description:Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best in class new products to market.

- Ensure manufacturability of all new designs

- Conduct risk assessment on each process step and its ability to meet requirements

- Plan and execute process validations for all new product introductions

- Transition all new products into full scale production

- Design, develop and qualify all fixturing

- Implement production control methods to monitor process output

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- 3 years minimum engineering experience, preferably in the Medical Device, or other quality regulated industries.

- Experience with process and equipment validation in a medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.

- Excellent analytical skills are required

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required

- Practical understanding of statistics is desired.

Education Requirements:

- B.S. engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, biomedical, etc. ) Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/2600931/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/2600931/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:21764BR Job Title:Project Manager, New Product Innovation Division:Orthobiologics Business Unit: Business Function:Project/Program Management Business Sub Function:Project Management Country:United States State:PA City:Malvern Shift:1st Job Description:Manage large scale and/or moderately complex departmental and cross-functional projects associated with the development and introduction of new orthopedic products.


- Partner with Project Managers from Product Development, Marketing and Quality to take a product from design concept through production ramp up, governed by the principle of ‘Quality, Cost and Speed to Market’.

- Lead Suppliers, Project Engineers, Designers and Manufacturing & Development Specialists to develop production process solutions that address challenging product designs and new technologies.

- Thoroughly understand all requirements of Stryker’s Quality System and New Product Development Process (NPDP).

- Manage the creation and approval of capital equipment requests (CERs) based on sound financial knowledge and inputs from technical experts.

- Attend product cadaver labs, product training seminars and surgeon facing events along with Project Managers from Marketing and Product Development.

- Coach and mentor Project Engineers, Designers and/or Manufacturing & Development Specialists.

- Operate within ‘NPDP’ to build robust processes by leading rigorous application of ‘Design for Manufacturability’ and implementation of ‘Lean Manufacturing'.

- Provide product and process engineering expertise for all products processed aseptically and non-aseptically.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- Prefer 3+ years of engineering experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries with a Bachelors degree and 2+ years required with a Masters degree

- Demonstrated experience participating in, or leading, complex projects demanding cross functional cooperation

- Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines with demonstrated organizational skills, multi-tasking and creative problem solving

- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, with the proven ability to teach and coach others. Must be comfortable presenting at all levels of the organization

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office applications

- Demonstrated familiarity with theory and practical application of ‘Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing’ (GD&T)

- Demonstrated experience dealing with suppliers and outside services such as calibration and test laboratories, particularly for Supplier Innovation role

- Required experience with polymer process development (polymer ceramic composites preferred) and scale up is highly desired.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, business or computer science. Prefer Engineering degree. Prefer Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Project-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-PA-19355/2270356/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Malvern-Project-Manager%2C-New-Product-Innovation-Job-PA-19355/2270356/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:24383BR Job Title:Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Division:Instruments Business Unit:Neuro/Spine/ENT Business Function: Business Sub Function: Country:United States State:MI City:Kalamazoo Shift:1st Job Description:Collaborate with Design and Operations to deliver best in class new products to market.

- Ensure manufacturability of all new designs

- Conduct risk assessment on each process step and its ability to meet requirements

- Plan and execute process validations for all new product introductions

- Transition all new products into full scale production

- Design, develop and qualify all fixturing

- Implement production control methods to monitor process output

Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

- 3 years minimum engineering experience, preferably in the Medical Device, or other quality regulated industries.

- Experience with process and equipment validation in a medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.

- Excellent analytical skills are required

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required

- Practical understanding of statistics is desired.

Education Requirements:

- B.S. engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, biomedical, etc. ) Qualifications/Work Experience: Percent Travel Required:5%]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/2605537/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Kalamazoo-Advanced-Manufacturing-Engineer-Job-MI-49001/2605537/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:20633BR-5359 Job Title:Design Engineer Division:Instruments Business Unit:Cork Business Function:Research & Development Country:Ireland City:Carrigtwohill Job Description:1. Development of medical device products from concept to production. Participation in multifunctional product development teams and liaison with marketing for the development and specification of new concepts for medical device products.

2. You will work with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts. Create smart, innovative solutions to mechanical design challenges. Conceive plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.

3. Evaluate and optimize concepts for mechanical function and manufacturability. Develop product designs and create prototypes from customer concepts and/or specs to test and validate ideas

4. Will determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs. Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results. Lead and/or participate in design and review meetings.

5. Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with advanced quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.

6. Liaison with advanced manufacturing engineers and supply chain personnel for the specification and sourcing of raw materials and suppliers.

7. Communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and advanced operations to resolve issues and optimize design for manufacturability and efficiency. Will ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.

8. You will lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify, determine product requirements, generate production drawings for parts and assemblies and develop and manage full product design documentation

9. This position is accountable for achieving product performance and quality objectives, project planning and effective execution, as well as communicating program status and escalating issues when appropriate. Will coordinate procedures, timeframes, and in process testing with manufacturing sites.

10. Will assist end customers in resolving product related issues.
• Problem solving and troubleshoot product designs
• Product training
• Product design and development Qualifications/Work ExperienceBachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science). A Masters degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable. Minimum of 2 years related medical device or mechanical design experience in a face paced high technology environment. EducationExcellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Open minded- able to recognize good ideas. Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design. Good understanding of design for six sigma and related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques. Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks. Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement Ideally has good working knowledge of anatomy and Orthopaedic/Neuro surgical procedures. Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems, engineering materials and design, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing technologies. Fluent in Pro Engineer with good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools. Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools and inspection equipment Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential]]>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Design-Engineer-Job/2096265/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Design-Engineer-Job/2096265/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Requisition ID:21065BR-5359 Job Title:Design Engineer (Temp) Division:Instruments Business Unit:Cork Business Function:Research & Development Country:Ireland City:Carrigtwohill Job Description:1. Development of medical device products from concept to production. Participation in multifunctional product development teams and liaison with marketing for the development and specification of new concepts for medical device products.

2. You will work with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts. Create smart, innovative solutions to mechanical design challenges. Conceive plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.

3. Evaluate and optimize concepts for mechanical function and manufacturability. Develop product designs and create prototypes from customer concepts and/or specs to test and validate ideas

4. Will determine and implement design approaches and parameters and conduct feasibility studies on new designs. Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate the results. Lead and/or participate in design and review meetings.

5. Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with advanced quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.

6. Liaison with advanced manufacturing engineers and supply chain personnel for the specification and sourcing of raw materials and suppliers.

7. Communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and advanced operations to resolve issues and optimize design for manufacturability and efficiency. Will ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable.

8. You will lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify, determine product requirements, generate production drawings for parts and assemblies and develop and manage full product design documentation

9. This position is accountable for achieving product performance and quality objectives, project planning and effective execution, as well as communicating program status and escalating issues when appropriate. Will coordinate procedures, timeframes, and in process testing with manufacturing sites.

10. Will assist end customers in resolving product related issues.
• Problem solving and troubleshoot product designs
• Product training
• Product design and development Qualifications/Work ExperienceBachelor Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science). A Masters degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable. Minimum of 2 years related medical device or mechanical design experience in a face paced high technology environment. EducationExcellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Open minded- able to recognize good ideas. Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to design/technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design. Good understanding of design for six sigma and related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques. Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks. Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement Ideally has good working knowledge of anatomy and Orthopaedic/Neuro surgical procedures. Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM/CAE computer systems, engineering materials and design, coating technologies, plastic part design and advanced manufacturing technologies. Fluent in Pro Engineer with good working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools. Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts. Ability to operate small hand tools and inspection equipment Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential]]>Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Design-Engineer-%28Temp%29-Job/2294015/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Carrigtwohill-Design-Engineer-%28Temp%29-Job/2294015/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS