As a Quality Assurance Specialist (m/f/d) at Stryker, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the quality and reliability of our groundbreaking products, including fixation systems. Working hands-on with products on the production floor, you will develop and enhance quality inspection plans and procedures for operators, contributing to the consistent delivery of products that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Join us and become part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovation and excellence.
What you will do:
Design, implement, validate, and optimize advanced testing systems, conducting detailed product analyses to maintain consistent quality and minimize defects and failure rates.
Develop and refine quality inspection plans and procedures for operators, ensuring clear and effective implementation on the production floor.
Collaborate with production teams to provide on-the-floor support for quality-related challenges, ensuring real-time issue resolution and process improvements.
Evaluate quality reports and defective product data to identify trends, root causes, and actionable solutions for improvement.
Work closely with suppliers to address quality challenges, ensure effective corrective actions, and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in internal and external audits, including audit preparation and logistics, and provide expertise during audits as needed.
Manage and approve product releases, QM documents, change management (ECR/ECN), and local product blocks and releases.
What you will need:
Required:
Technical education or Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical qualifications.
0–2 years of professional experience in a quality-related role, such as supplier quality management, change management, or NC/CAPA processes.
Strong mechanical background and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, with experience in PFMEA or PPAP.
Excellent English and German language skills, enabling seamless collaboration with global stakeholders.
Preferred:
Previous experience in the medical device or manufacturing industry.
Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.
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