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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Praktikum Lean Management & Prozessoptimierung Intern

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Oct 31
Internship · Spring 2027Schönkirchen, Germany€12.82 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, medical technology, production engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a comparable technical study program.
  • Initial knowledge of Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering is desirable.
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • You are interested in process optimization, Operational Excellence, and data-based analyses, and you work in a structured and independent manner.
  • You have very good German skills (C1) and good English skills (B2).

Responsibilities

  • You support the Continuous Improvement Manager in optimizing manufacturing processes and gain insight into strategic improvement initiatives.
  • Together with the Continuous Improvement team, you analyze production processes, identify optimization potential, and support the implementation of sustainable improvement measures.
  • You independently develop concepts to further digitize the continuous improvement process and increase transparency about progress and results.
  • You take an end-to-end view of upstream and downstream processes and support integrating improvements optimally into the production flow.
  • You contribute your own ideas and take responsibility for subprojects with measurable impact on efficiency, quality, and Operational Excellence.

Desired Qualifications

  • Initial knowledge of Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering.

About the Company

Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Stryker makes medical devices for hospitals, surgical centers and emergency responders, spanning joint implants, surgical instruments and patient transport equipment. Its Mako platform assists surgeons with joint replacement, while its neurotechnology products support brain and spine procedures and stroke treatment. Clinicians use its equipment during surgery and emergency care, and the company earns money by selling implants, disposable products and capital equipment through direct sales teams and distributors. The business also supplies training and technical support for healthcare providers using its devices. Stryker was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Portage, MI
Founded
1941

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