Staff Quality Engineer

Own nonconformance investigations and drive timely containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and record closure.

Lead and support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, including investigation, implementation, and effectiveness verification.

Review and disposition nonconforming materials while supporting material review and quality decision-making processes.

Execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and support manufacturing readiness for product and process changes.

Support process validation, equipment qualification, measurement system analysis (MSA), and risk management activities.

Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends using statistical methods and process control tools, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field

Minimum 4 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, or a related quality-focused engineering role

Experience leading or supporting cross-functional quality projects, including new product launches, manufacturing transfers, process improvements, or engineering change initiatives in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with quality systems, including nonconformance management, CAPA, audits, and risk management.

Experience supporting process validation, equipment qualification, PPAP, and measurement system analysis (MSA).

Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.

Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Experience using metrology equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

Familiarity with ISO 13485 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

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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.

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