Senior Staff Engineer, Process Optimisation
The senior staff engineer will provide technical leadership across a range of projects and initiatives for the facility. They will be a Subject Matter Expert in a Technical, Engineering, Automation or Business Process area.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Provide technical leadership in the design and development of processes that will optimize process flow, reduce variability, and improve operating capabilities across multiple projects and initiatives.
2. Research manufacturing technologies and develop new methods to manufacture product and digitally monitor processes for quality and efficiency.
3. Work with senior leadership to identify, develop and execute upon opportunities for process and strategic improvements.
4. Support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation, and validation.
5. Champion process optimisation and manufacturing excellence across the site.
6. Benchmark best practices across the Stryker network.
7. Communicate with business partners to resolve process and product issues.
8. Evaluate the results of projects and provide manufacturing guidance and assistance as required.
9. Provide technical leadership of Staff engineers, Senior engineers, Engineers, Co-op Students, Technicians and operators as required.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Knowledge Skills
1. Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline or equivalent technical experience.
2. Minimum of 6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
3. Detail oriented with a passion for optimizing existing and new processes.
4. Demonstrable excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
5. Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
6. Skil lled at interpreting information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
7. Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
8. Experience in a six sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment with proven improvement results.
9. Ability to effectively work cross-functionally as required.