Project Engineer, Product Transfer

**Why engineering at Stryker?****:
At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

**Project Engineer, Product Transfer (18 months)**

We are looking for an energized Product Transfer Project Engineer to join our manufacturing site in Cestas. As Product Transfer Project Engineer you will 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.

**What You Will Do**:

- Operate within Stryker’s ‘Product Transfer (PT) to build robust processes through involvement in ‘Design for Manufacturability’ and ‘Lean Manufacturing’ initiatives
- Participate in multifunctional teams, led by a Project Manager and be responsible of defined project deliverables
- Provide input to Capital Equipment Requests (CERs)
- Lead Process Characterization and Document Process Assessment
- Build PFMEA, Inspection Plan with Quality Engineers and implement CQA
- Develop DMR to produce high quality, repeatable output in a cost-effective manner
- Lead Fixtures development with the support of design and Dev specialist
- Integrate Work instruction with the support of design and Dev specialist
- Define Process Verification and FAI strategy with Quality Engineers
- Conduct Process Characterization and Validation as defined with the PM
- Manage and track product/process change along Product Transfer
- 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
- Particularly for Supplier-to-Supplier transfer. Work with Stryker Orthopedics suppliers to ensure they understand and comply with our Quality and Product Transfer requirements.
- Get PPAP documented and approved (product flow, IGS, validation activities at suppliers)
- Health Safety and Environment Directives - Directives HSE: Respect Quality, Hygiene, Safety and Environment procedures. Actively participate to the HSE system through collaboration to evaluations and analysis and lead by the HSE department.

**Who are we looking for**:
Education (critical competencies) Master’s degree in a Science-field, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. Bachelor’s degree may be considered with related work experience.

With master’s degree:

- 3+ years of manufacturing experience in the Medical Device, or similar, quality regulated industries
- Demonstrated fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes, e.g., CNC machining, inspection, casting, forging, coating, etc.
- 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 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

Without a master’s degree:

- 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
- Demonstrated experience being solely responsible for all engineering project deliverables and associated quality documentation required to implement process changes

**What we offer**:

- ** Flat hierarchies and responsibility.** Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks
- ** We grow talent.** At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
- ** Team spirit & engagement. **We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions
- ** Competitive salary. **With us, you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your job.
- ** Recognition of your performance.** At our com