Principal Advanced Engineer - Logistics
€49.3k - €127k/yr+ Bonus + Commission
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Venlo, Netherlands+1 moreMore locations: Newbury, UK
HybridHybrid work; travel required 20%.
Operations & LogisticsSupply Chain Management
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related discipline is required.
- At least 5 years of experience within complex manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments is required.
- Experience leading large-scale operational excellence, process engineering, or transformation initiatives is required.
- Experience leading automation, digitalisation, systems implementation, or advanced analytics initiatives is required.
- Experience working within regulated environments governed by standards such as FDA, ISO, or equivalent is required.
- Formal training and practical experience in Lean, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or an equivalent continuous improvement methodology are required.
- Fluency in English is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, end-to-end process improvement and operational excellence programmes across Stryker’s European logistics and distribution network, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering methodologies.
- Design future-state operating models, facility concepts, process architectures, and engineering standards that improve flow, productivity, resource utilisation, service, and scalability.
- Evaluate and implement warehouse automation, robotics, material handling systems, RFID, Internet of Things technologies, and advanced visibility solutions, partnering with Operations, Digital, and IT teams.
- Apply advanced analytics, simulation modelling, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and real-time monitoring to improve inventory, transportation, capacity planning, and operational decision-making.
- Develop operational key performance indicators, dashboards, and governance frameworks that proactively identify risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities across service, cost, inventory, and network performance.
- Build technical and financial business cases for strategic logistics investments, evaluating options across cost, service, carbon impact, scalability, and risk.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Digital, and external partners to deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership in logistics engineering and operational excellence, mentoring engineers and business leaders and communicating complex recommendations to stakeholders across organisational levels.
Desired Qualifications
- A postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- APICS, ASCM, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
- Experience within the medical device, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle or SAP is preferred.
- Fluency in an additional European language is preferred.
About the company
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
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Founded
1941
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports growth: July 2026 Stryker results show organic sales rose 9%, with reported sales reaching $6.6 billion.
- Service extends equipment sales: Stryker's ProCare contracts bundle preventive maintenance, repairs and original manufacturer parts.
- Relocation is available for Worcester technicians: Stryker's live transport service opening also lists 12 paid holidays.
What critics are saying
- Operational failures reach customers: March 2026 cyberattack disrupted Stryker's ordering, manufacturing and shipping.
- Older implants retain legal exposure: Stryker's recall estimates include Rejuvenate, LFIT V40 and legacy Wright hip products.
- Field service demands travel: Stryker's northern Minnesota opening lists 80% travel plus evening or weekend call.
What makes Stryker unique
- Mako combines imaging and physical guidance: Stryker uses CT-based planning and haptic boundaries during hip replacement.
- Discarded devices return to service: Stryker's Sustainability Solutions reprocesses medical equipment for hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
- Transport extends its technology outside hospitals: Stryker's Power-LOAD supports stretchers while loading and unloading ambulances.
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Benefits
- Medical & prescription plans
- Supplemental health benefits
- Flexible Spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan