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Stryker
Staff CAPA Specialist
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A Quality Assurance Specialist specializes in the prevention of faults in manufactured products and solutions.
$49,504 / year median in Tennessee
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Why join Stryker? Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture. We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific. Job description We are excited to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:
US Stryker employee benefits. We are seeking a Staff CAPA Specialist with strong CAPA and quality systems expertise who excels in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who can influence stakeholders across functions, navigate complex quality challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This individual thrives in a matrixed organization, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and effectively balances compliance requirements with business needs. What You Will Do Review and approve NC and CAPA records for completeness, effectiveness, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Approve documentation changes, extensions, and corrective action plans. Serve as local SME and process owner for NC/CAPA processes and procedures. Ensure compliance with corporate and local quality requirements. Partner with teams to guide investigations and CAPA activities through all process stages. Coach and train teams on CAPA principles, problem solving, and the global eCAPA system. Mentor users and quality professionals on CAPA best practices. Promote effective root cause analysis, problem solving, and human error reduction methods. Improve CAPA processes, quality systems, reporting, and operational effectiveness. Identify process improvements aligned with corporate quality strategy. Lead and support cross-site, multi-site, and global quality projects. Support development of global quality procedures and standards. Monitor site CAPA performance and quality metrics. Report updates to quality leadership and business review forums. Lead CAPA review board meetings and quality governance activities. Ensure compliance with global quality metrics and reporting expectations. Lead audit preparation, participation, and follow-up for internal, corporate, customer, and third-party audits. Represent local CAPA processes during inspections and audits. Support regulatory agency and auditor interactions as a quality systems expert. Maintain readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory standards. What You Need Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 4 years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Engineering, or a related function within a regulated industry. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and CAPA processes. Experience leading investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new software systems. Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal). Preferred Master's degree preferred. Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries. Strong knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, MDSAP, and other applicable global regulatory requirements. Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and notified bodies such as
US Stryker employee benefits. We are seeking a Staff CAPA Specialist with strong CAPA and quality systems expertise who excels in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who can influence stakeholders across functions, navigate complex quality challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This individual thrives in a matrixed organization, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and effectively balances compliance requirements with business needs. What You Will Do Review and approve NC and CAPA records for completeness, effectiveness, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Approve documentation changes, extensions, and corrective action plans. Serve as local SME and process owner for NC/CAPA processes and procedures. Ensure compliance with corporate and local quality requirements. Partner with teams to guide investigations and CAPA activities through all process stages. Coach and train teams on CAPA principles, problem solving, and the global eCAPA system. Mentor users and quality professionals on CAPA best practices. Promote effective root cause analysis, problem solving, and human error reduction methods. Improve CAPA processes, quality systems, reporting, and operational effectiveness. Identify process improvements aligned with corporate quality strategy. Lead and support cross-site, multi-site, and global quality projects. Support development of global quality procedures and standards. Monitor site CAPA performance and quality metrics. Report updates to quality leadership and business review forums. Lead CAPA review board meetings and quality governance activities. Ensure compliance with global quality metrics and reporting expectations. Lead audit preparation, participation, and follow-up for internal, corporate, customer, and third-party audits. Represent local CAPA processes during inspections and audits. Support regulatory agency and auditor interactions as a quality systems expert. Maintain readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory standards. What You Need Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 4 years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Engineering, or a related function within a regulated industry. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and CAPA processes. Experience leading investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new software systems. Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal). Preferred Master's degree preferred. Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries. Strong knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, MDSAP, and other applicable global regulatory requirements. Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and notified bodies such as