R&D Manager - Software

Stryker is an exceptional company with exceptional people who deliver exceptional results. We have differentiated ourselves by responding in innovative ways to the needs of our global customers and patients. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people who love to win and to serve others. We hold ourselves accountable to reach or exceed our goals and to continually improve everything we do. These attributes are shared by the employees that make up Stryker. They are the things that bring us together. They are the foundation of all we do. And they are the enablers of both our past and future success.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. The Company's website address is http://www.stryker.com

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Responsible for primary hiring, on-time performance appraisals, coaching/counseling, employee development and necessary communications to regarding software issues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the engineering function within appropriate guidelines, policies and regulations.· Establishes and guides goals and accomplishments of the team/department.· Responsible for primary hiring, on-time performance appraisals, coaching/counseling, employee development and necessary communications to regarding performance issues. · Maintains the timeliness of the engineering schedule to insure effective administration of time standard practices.· Ensures compliance with all regulatory and compliance activities within prescribed area.· Develops annual budget, status reports and other related communications.· Operates within budget and organizations guidelines and philosophy by implementing cost reduction programs through value analysis.· Leads special engineering or related discipline projects/assignments.· Provides technical expertise to engineers in the area of failure modes, failure analysis, and test requirements.· Plans and coordinates with other engineering areas to ensure the timely and efficient product production.· Assist the VP of R&D in overall management of the department as assigned.· Works as a key member of an interdisciplinary business team to drive business performance.· Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with Stryker specifications.· Responsible for both product engineering and new product development.· Drive and develop increased team engagement over time.· Understand organizational need to remove under performers and develop the next generation of leaders.· Talent Exportation.· Responsible for establishing the budget and strategic directions achieving goals.· Expected to handle complex or difficult situations as appropriate.· Signs as the final release authority on engineering drawings and other documentation.QUALIFICATIONS:· Undergraduate degree in Engineering or with equivalent schooling in statistics, mech. of materials, fatigue and stress analysis, and calculus. MS/MBA desired.· At least five (5) years experience working as an engineer on successful product development efforts. At least two (2) years of management responsibility. Specific experience in Marketing, or Quality, and/ or Operations is preferred.· Must be PC literate.· Basic skills - Time management, project management, reports and budget, stress management, conflict management, re-engineering, customer service, ISO, Windows, advanced computer, ERP, statistics, manufacturing process, metrology, auditing, mechanical support, blue print reading, financial systems· Functional skills - Product knowledge, material flow and paperwork.· FDA and ISO design and process control systems· Stryker specific skills - Financial systems, HR system, manufacturing systems, organizational structure and design engineering interface.· Ability to make decisions impacting team members regarding training, coaching/counseling and appropriate follow-up.· Ability to make decisions in regards to compliance issues, product reliability and analysis of testing methodologies.· Ability to make decisions impacting team members regarding training, coaching/counseling and appropriate follow-up.· Ability to make decisions in regards to compliance issues, product reliability and analysis of testing methodologies.· Job demands include prolonged sitting, may need to stoop, bend and stand as appropriate.· Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.· Meets cognitive demands to include visual discrimination/memory, auditory discrimination/memory reading ability, independent decision making and retention of specific knowledge.· Requires use of safety glasses in designated areas.· Undergraduate degree in Engineering or with equivalent schooling in statistics, mech. of materials, fatigue and stress analysis, and calculus. MS/MBA desired.· At least five (5) years experience working as an engineer on successful product development efforts. At least two (2) years of management responsibility. Specific experience in Marketing, or Quality, and/ or Operations is preferred.Stryker is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.To read more about Stryker, please visit our website at www.stryker.com