Team Leader, Test - Surgical Support

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid The Team Leader, Test role combines hands-on individual contributor responsibilities with direct people management of Test Engineers for the Surgical Support portfolio within the Endoscopy Business Unit. The team leader is responsible for overseeing critical verification strategies, test method development, risk mitigation, and technical problem-solving while managing team performance, talent development, resource planning, workload prioritization, and overall execution of verification activities across the Surgical Support portfolio. What You Will Do Lead verification strategy, test planning, execution, and reporting activities across the Surgical Support product portfolio. Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Test Engineers while supporting employee engagement, performance, and career growth. Provide technical leadership for test method development, risk mitigation, troubleshooting, and verification deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle. Partner with Design, Systems, Quality, Regulatory, and Project Management teams to ensure effective test coverage, risk reduction, and successful project execution. Review and approve test methods, protocols, reports, and other verification documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. Drive continuous improvement of test engineering processes, tools, and capabilities to improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes. Collaborate on resource planning, workload prioritization, and staffing to meet portfolio and project objectives. Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineering talent while maintaining compliance with applicable Quality System Regulations (QSR). What You Need (Required Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in product development, testing, verification, or a related technical field. Experience leading engineering projects, technical initiatives, or cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of product verification, test methods, risk-based engineering practices, and technical problem solving. Experience working within regulated quality environments and reviewing technical documentation. Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and multitasking skills. Ability to coach, mentor, and influence engineers in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading or directly managing engineering teams. Medical device industry experience, including knowledge of Design Controls and FDA Quality System Regulations. Experience supporting verification of mechanical, electrical, software, and integrated systems. Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational excellence initiatives, or testing capability enhancements. Experience with resource planning, staffing, and engineering talent development. Proven track record of delivering technical programs on time, within budget, and with high quality. $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 20% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.