**Role: Staff Project Engineer- 23 months contract** **What you will need:** + Independently determines and develops approaches to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. + Uses latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines and product costs. + Builds productive internal and external working relationships and may periodically provide guidance and train other team members. + Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulation and industry trends for sales, management and leadership teams. + Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate. + Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities. + Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions. + Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues. + Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations. + Work as process lead within an New Product Introduction/Product transfer team on the packaging/labelling workstream. + Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures. + Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications. + Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols. + May lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation. + Will analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. Lead and/or participate in process review meetings. + Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches. + Complete capability studies for in process inspection and generate subsequent Inspection documentation. + Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes. + Provide training for manufacturing team members. + Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures. + Review and approval of validation documentation. + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications Knowledge Skills** + B.S in Mechanical Engineering/Science or related engineering discipline with 4 or more years’ experience or a related masters degree (Level 8). + Packaging validation experience within an Operations or NPI/PT team is required. + Lean Green belt is desirable. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.