Advanced Operations Engineering Graduate Program - September 2026
Stryker’s Advanced Operations (AO) Global Engineering Development Programme (AOGEDP) begins in September 2026. Applications close Friday 24th October 2025. Advanced Operations (AO) is Stryker’s function that specialises in new product introductions across all of our divisions. The AO Global Engineering Development Programme is a 20-month structured programme that provides participants the opportunity to be part of a global team, with exposure to technology ranging from traditional manufacturing processes to additive manufacturing and Robotics, and interactions with market leading Product Development, Quality Assurance and Operations teams from across the 9 Stryker divisions. The programme focuses on developing the skillsets, mindset and toolkit of each participant to enable success within Advanced Operations to support our wider business.
During each rotational assignment participants will be responsible for:
Participating in various project teams.
Work with a highly creative design team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts.
Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.
Handover of new processes from development to production.
Implement quality systems and work closely with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
Provide process validation support both internally and with vendors.
Develop and qualify new test equipment and methods.
Research, specify and qualify new test or prototyping equipment.
Participate in various trainings to develop your skillset, mindset and toolkit.
What Are We Looking For?
Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are determined & driven to ensure commitments are met, projects are delivered and meet our extremely high quality and regulatory standards.
Curious learners: People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to be creative which supports the development of new ideas from concept into reality.
Collaborative Partners: People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What You Need
Candidates must have already attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8 or above Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Biomedical/ Electrical/ Electronic/ Software/ Digital / BIS/ Project Management Discipline-Based Degree.
Candidates must have/will have attained the above between June 2024 and Sept 2026.
Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and with global teams.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product, and process design.
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process has a number of stages to give you the opportunity to learn about us as well as helping us learn about you:
Initial Phone Interview
Gallup Interview
Technical Assessment & Final Interviews
Benefits of Working at Stryker
Secure a place on our Graduate Programme and you’ll enjoy a remuneration package that is unsurpassed, including:
Permanent Contract.
Annual Target Bonus.
Share Option Scheme.
Pension Scheme.
Health Care.
Excellent opportunity for Progression and Development.
Hybrid Working. Flexible Working Hours – 2.00 pm Finish on a Friday.
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Resource Groups, and Sports and Social Groups
Training and support with a dedicated mentor from day one.
International Travel Opportunities.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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