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Summary:

In this exceptional role you will support the process optimization within Advanced Operations (AO) for 3D- printed patient-specific titanium implants with special emphasis on digitalization of the shopfloor. You will define and execute the digital journey for the additive process; in particular for the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Collaborating with other AO members as well as Operations and Lean experts in other departments, you determine and implement appropriate software solutions for the digitalization of the manufacturing process of maxillofacial surgical products at Stryker.

What you will do :

• Drive the development, assessment, recommendations, and implementation of continuous improvement simplify processes, eliminatenon-value adding times, reduce operational risk and achieve cost efficiency in the manufacturing process chain

• Continuously improve the performance of the entire process chain by using Lean manufacturing and Digitization methods and tools(6S, MES, etc.)

• Management of significant Engineering projects from Lean manufacturing perspective

• Provide Technical leadership from a Lean manufacturing perspective

• Activelysupport Process Development and new technologyinvestigationsas well as implementationinto the manufacturing process

• Implement a MES for CMF Custom products by cross-functional collaboration with all relevant stakeholders on site in Freiburg and connect the MES to all relevant machines, equipment and tools

• Focus on process standardization whileimplementing innovative solutions

• Creation of all relevant Work Instructions and Procedures, support process validation activities, train and mentor operators and engineers

What you need :

Required:

• Master degree in mechanics, industrial engineering or similar

• 4 years experience in serial production industries (MedTech or Automotive preferable)

• Excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen methodology, 6S etc.

• Experience in implementing new lean solutions in mass production environment

• Experience in using MES systems such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell Automation, Ignition

• Very good English communication skills

Preferred:

• Database Management skills

• Data Analysis experience for example Power BI

• Script knowledge for example Python, C#, C++ Integration knowledge for SAP and SQL desirable

• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing

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We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.

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.