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People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.\nTeammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.\nCharismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.\nStrategic thinkers. Individuals who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.\nCustomer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.\nGame changers. Persistent interns who will live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.\nThe Program\nThis role is part of the FORGE (Future Operations Leaders Growth and Excellence) Program that provides engineering and leadership development across several areas of Stryker’s business. Engineers in this role will have the opportunity for on-site functional rotations between the Operations Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Operations Organization, gaining highly valuable experience in key areas of Device Manufacturing Business. The program is 20 months in duration and begins in September of each year. Core training opportunities in both hard engineering and soft personal skills for example, validation activities in regulated industry, design transfer requirements, GD&T, additive manufacturing, six-sigma greenbelt, presentation skills, finance, and global interactions are integrated into the program. Exposure to Senior Leadership within Stryker and networking opportunities including global interactions across the business are a fundamental part of the program.\nWhat you get out of the program\nStryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest graduates to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward.\nA development journey that’s tailored to you! The FORGE Program is designed specifically for highly talented individuals who are looking for an accelerated career progression. Participants will benefit from:\nNetworking with Senior Leadership\nExposure to cutting edge technology\nExecutive mentorship\nGlobal collaboration & training programs\nAll resulting in inspiring & fulfilling careers, enduring friendships, and accelerated career progression!\nFunctional Rotation Opportunities\nAs a program participant, graduates will begin their journey with Operations Engineering, then rotate through two other functional areas before returning to Operations Engineering.\nOperations Engineering\nManufacturing Engineers are key players in supporting Manufacturing and Operations of Stryker products. The function focuses on opportunities to increase capacity, reduce scrap, improve safety, monitor existing processes, and identify and implement process improvements while adhering to medical device manufacturing regulations.\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with Quality Engineering to provide manufacturing support.\nYou will be responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support to specific projects including change analysis, risk analysis, and manufacturing readiness.\nTroubleshoot and resolve issues relating to the safety, efficacy, quality, cost, or delivery of components and finished devices.\nConduct qualification, verification, and validation activities to produce medical devices.\nYou will be responsible for completing engineering work and contribute to new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: technology development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, six sigma, process studies, process improvements, and report preparation.\nDesign, procure, and fabricate tooling and fixtures.\nDesign, document, and improve manufacturing processes and operations that control the safety and efficacy of finished devices.\nTrain, develop, and/or provide work direction to operators and technicians.\nParticipate on cross-functional project teams. Coordinate, manage, and document project work and progress, and recommend appropriate revisions.\nParticipate in design control efforts related to risk analysis (failure mode and effect analysis) & design reviews.\nYou will interface with product builders or extrusion technicians, production supervisors, and engineers in troubleshooting problems on the production floor.\nIdentify and implement process/product improvement alternatives to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, throughput, and/or performance.\nDesign, develop, test, and validate equipment and processes; analyze and interpret process models and recommend process improvements.\nAll other duties as assigned.\nWhat You Need\nB.S or M.S. in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial & Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline. We will only consider candidates with December 2026 or spring of 2027 graduation dates\n3.0 minimum cumulative GPA (or equivalent)\nMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future\nAbility to travel internationally\nSelf-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.\nThe individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and externally as required.\nBasic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.\nMust be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.\nExperience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.\nHigh level of PC Skills required.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nThe Company\nStryker 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 Orthopedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.\nWe grow talent. We give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer. detailed job description here.\n\nPay Transparency Details\nUnited States of America Pay Ranges:\nPuerto Rico: $64,400 - $94,400 USD Annual\nUSN: $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual\nUS5: $73,000 - $116,400 USD Annual\nUS10: $76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual\nUS15: $79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual\nUS20: $83,400 - $133,100 USD Annual\n US30: $90,400 - $144,200 USD Annual\nTravel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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