Senior Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d)
Stryker
- Location
- Tuttlingen, Germany
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- €5/hr
- H-1B history
- 22 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About this role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) you will be the engineering lead for a production area and oversee the all production processes and the engineering contact for the production department. You will act as a contact person between Stryker sites for technical communications and projects. This role focuses on the engineering activities required to sustain and improve the current production lines.
What you will do
Define the technical objectives of engineering assignments and make decisions regarding the direction and outcomes of these assignments. Technical lead for production/engineering processes to ensure the quality of the manufactured products according to process and specification. Monitor and control the progress of work, ensuring the sound application of engineering principles and the proper use of policies and procedures. Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and interpret the results. Leading role in the creation and execution of Validation, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, PPAP, and other Stryker internal process qualifications. Provide engineering support for transfers/insourcing projects, ensuring all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the latest Stryker procedures. Leading continuous improvement tasks together with a cross functional team.
What you will need
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field. 4+ years of engineering experience within production / manufacturing in a highly regulated industry (medical devices, pharma, automotive, aerospace, food & beverage). Knowledge of process/product validation, statistical methods, and process mapping. Strong problem-solving and project management skills in manufacturing/design technical issues. Excellent English and German language skills, enabling seamless collaboration with local and global stakeholders. Preferred: Experience in medical device or manufacturing industries, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and global quality standards is nice to have. We have signed the Diversity Charter and are proud to be part of this initiative to promote diversity in the workplace. Because diversity is important to us! We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity. Germany Pay Ranges: Tuttlingen 40Std : €5.441 - €9.102 EUR Monthly At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process. Travel Percentage: 20%