Work Flexibility: Onsite

The Staff Engineer, Reliability and Innovation is responsible for leveraging innovation and emerging technologies to enhance and modernize current manufacturing processes. This role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrate advanced manufacturing solutions, and ensure the efficient replacement of aging assets within the manufacturing plant. The Staff Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, increase operational efficiency, and support long-term manufacturing sustainability.

What You Will Do

Identify, assess, and implement innovative technologies to optimize and modernize manufacturing processes.

Lead projects focused on the replacement of aging assets to ensure plant reliability and operational continuity.

Develop and execute modernization strategies with minimal disruption to existing production lines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering—to drive process improvements.

Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform continuous improvement initiatives.

Build strong business cases for new technology adoption, including cost-benefit and return on investment analysis.

Support the integration of automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools into production environments.

Lead technical teams in solving complex manufacturing challenges while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

What you need

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

5–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or related roles.

Proven track record of implementing innovative technologies in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Proficiency in data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis.

Preferred:

Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace).

Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or Project Management.

Ongoing training or education in automation, emerging technologies, or manufacturing innovation.

Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

Strong expertise in process optimization, automation, and emerging technologies.

Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, including IoT, AI, and digital manufacturing solutions.

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs). 

Ability to access and inspect production equipment in confined or elevated spaces as needed. 

May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in specific areas of the plant.

Travel Percentage: 20%

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.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.