*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.
*who we want*
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detail-oriented process improvers.* critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
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self-directed imitators.* people who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
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strategic thinkers.* people who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
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collaborative partners.* people who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
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analytical problem solvers.* people who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
*what you will do*
lead and/or support lean six sigma projects to improve key business metrics. Monitor key metrics to sustain the benefits of completed projects and maintain a pipeline of improvement opportunities.
- lead and/or support assigned six sigma projects using dmaic and/or lean methodology;
- provide data analysis that supports process design and re-engineering of key business processes;
- support value stream mapping activities where applicable to identify key improvement opportunities within businesses;
- will establish effective manufacturing systems to support operations, with measurable ways to monitor performance;
- work with process owners in developing and improving key business process metrics;
- work with process excellence black belts and master black belts in supporting projects and providing project status, documentation of projects, communicating savings and maintaining the project pipeline;
- support the culture to establish continuous improvement activities;
- support the development, organization, moderation and document continuous improvement workshops and trainings;
- may lead project teams for continuous improvement activities;
- set up a platform for the exchange of “best practice” process improvements;
- identify cost reduction projects. Plan and control the implementation together with the departments.
*what you will need*
- bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science or engineering (mechanical, industrial or related field);
- previous experience working within an operational process excellence environment;
- experience in medical device, life sciences or other highly regulated industrial environment;
- demonstrated experience using dmaic philosophy;
- demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral & written skills;
- demonstrated knowledge in evolving operational and process excellence (lean, six sigma, design excellence) concepts and tools;
- demonstrated ability to lead or facilitate continuous improvement initiatives using lean/ss methodologies and tools with cross functional teams from inception through implementation of recommendations and solutions;
- proven ability to drive & develop improvement of critical business metrics;
lean, six sigma green belt certified (prefer black belt; operational, transactional or design for six sigma);
- bilingual: english and spanish.
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*about stryker*:
stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.