Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

Liaison between suppliers and Stryker to drive effective continuous improvement to the supply base.Works with internal customers and suppliers to support supplier quality issues and provide technical support for activities related to supplier quality system assessment, performance evaluation and quality improvement projects.collaborates with the strategic sourcing, auditing and development groups to understand capabilities and competencies of suppliers to fulfill quality and regulatory requirementsAssess and critique supplier processes and control documentation and drive improvement in the supplier QMSArticulate detailed supplier performance results and trends to appropriate levels of managementSupport tracking and reporting of KPI and other metrics associated with supplier performanceProvide education and training to suppliers, as necessaryMaintain and track completion of supplier action plansIdentify and execute cost reduction opportunities through quality improvements at suppliers.Transfer “lessons learned” from the supply base back to R&D, AO, RA, and other functions for incorporation into next generation designsParticipate in cross-functional projects as needed.

What you need

Basic Qualifications:

B. Eng. in a science, engineering or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment or equivalentOverall, 3-5 years career experience in Supplier Quality roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a highly regulatory environmentBasic knowledge of FMEA, validation programs and SPC processesBasic understanding of manufacturing processes, prints, tolerancing, project management and statisticsStrong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skillsKnowledge and understanding of US and International Medical Device RegulationsTravel required.

Travel Percentage: 20%