Stryker in Kalamazoo is hiring!
Job Title Assoc. Manager, Test Fixtures
Division Instruments
Business Unit Shared Services
Business Functions Engineering
Business Sub-Functions Testing/Reliability/Validation
Country United States
State MI
City Kalamazoo
Shift 1st
Job Description Manages and controls programs, equipment, and personnel involved in developing inspection methods and instruments in order to test sub-assemblies and completed products.
Responsibilities
• Develops and coordinates inspection and testing procedures for components and products.
• Ensures appropriate selection of testing equipment and test operating systems.
• Assists in designing and installing sampling systems, procedures, statistical techniques, testing mechanisms and equipment.
• Formulates test guidelines and procedures and may recommend revisions of specifications where necessary.
• Reviews technical reports for accuracy and adequacy.
• Investigates new technology opportunities for improving the efficiency and quality of new product development testing and coordinates implementation as appropriate.
• Coordinates a team of technicians and engineers in designing, supporting, and/or performing a wide range of product testing requirements.
• Will train others on functionally related topics.
• Will submit periodic reports on assigned projects/topics.
• Will interact, telephonically, or in person with customers.
• Will coordinate all resources and manage conflict as necessary.
• Will manage all aspects of Fixture personnel.
• Will coach and develop direct report subordinates.
• Will coordinate the activities of 4 or more exempt and/or non-exempt employees.
• Will evaluate the performance of 4 or more employees based on pre-established performance parameters.
• Responsible for assigned for assigned subordinate's compliance with company policies and corrective actions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Physical Requirements
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have the ability to work with and assemble small objects and component parts.
• Ability to operate common office equipment (e.g. calculator, PC, telephone, etc.).
• Must have very good visual acuity and demonstrate fine motor skills.
Mental Requirements
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools and test/inspection equipment.
• Advanced computer hardware/software skills.
• Must be able to resolve complex testing and/or equipment issues using independent judgment.
• Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed instruction and inspection procedures.
• Ability to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the written word, test set up, etc.).
• Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
Qualifications/Work Experience Preferred
• Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
• Must be able to generate and explain detailed schedules, performance and design objectives.
• Must be able to complete detailed documentation accurately.
• Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammer, etc.), power tools and test/inspection equipment.
• Advanced computer hardware/software skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem solving skills.
Education/Special Training Required
• Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related
• 2-4 years related manufacturing test lab experience or equiv desired
• 2-4 years related supervisory experience
Percent Travel Required 0
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