Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Medical Device Production

About the role

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer will support and advance manufacturing processes within Stryker's regulated production environment in Greece. Working independently and in partnership with engineering, operations, and quality teams, the role ensures product quality, efficiency, and compliance while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Design and optimize production methods, tooling, and process controls for efficiency and performance.
• Conduct verification and validation activities, including process validation, packaging validation, and shelf‑life studies.
• Analyze production data and apply structured problem‑solving methodologies to implement process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and ensure consistent output.
• Support new product introductions and transfer processes into manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on product development and manufacturing readiness.
• Train employees on manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device manufacturing.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting manufacturing process transfers.
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO standards and other regulatory requirements).

Required skills

• Process validation
• Equipment qualification
• Manufacturing scale‑up
• Design software
• Data analysis tools