Manufacturing Engineer, FORGE Program

About the role

Stryker's FORGE (Future Operations Leaders Growth and Excellence) Program is a 20-month engineering and leadership development program for recent graduates, starting in September each year. Participants begin in Operations Engineering, then rotate through two other functional areas before returning to Operations Engineering. The program includes core training in regulated-industry validation, design transfer, GD&T, additive manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, presentation skills, finance and global interactions, plus executive mentorship and exposure to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and operations of Stryker products, increasing capacity, reducing scrap, improving safety and implementing process improvements in line with medical device manufacturing regulations.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to projects including change analysis, risk analysis and manufacturing readiness.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting safety, efficacy, quality, cost or delivery of components and finished devices.
• Carry out qualification, verification and validation activities to produce medical devices.
• Complete engineering work for new product development and product support, including test of materials, specifications, Six Sigma, process studies, process improvements and reports.
• Design, procure and fabricate tooling and fixtures, and design, document and improve manufacturing processes.
• Train and direct operators and technicians, and participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Take part in design control, including failure mode and effect analysis and design reviews.
• Interface with product builders, extrusion technicians and production supervisors on the production floor, and implement improvements to yield, efficiency, throughput and performance.

Required profile

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Industrial & Operations, Manufacturing or a related engineering discipline, graduating in December 2026 or spring 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (or equivalent).
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S., no sponsorship needed now or in the future.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated or regulated industry is beneficial.

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.
• High level of PC skills and excellent attention to detail.

What we offer

• A development journey tailored to the participant, with executive mentorship and global collaboration and training programs.
• Networking with senior leadership and exposure to cutting-edge technology.
• Accelerated career progression and the possibility of moving geographically, functionally, laterally and vertically.