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Product Complaint Specialist
full-timeIrvine$71k - $101k

Summary

Location

Irvine

Salary

$71k - $101k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Stryker is hiring a Product Complaint Specialist in Irvine, CA! In this role, you will drive accurate and timely complaint processing that ensures device performance meets global standards. You’ll make an essential impact by transforming data into action and supporting continuous improvement across our devices and quality systems.

What You Will Do

  • Review product documentation, analyze trending data, and submit required information to support compliant complaint processing.

  • Maintain complete and accurate complaint records in alignment with U.S. and international regulatory requirements.

  • Process customer complaints within defined timelines and ensure all required information is collected and documented for regulatory decision‑making.

  • Assess clinical and technical information to support thorough investigations, root‑cause analysis, and quality engineering review.

  • Prepare customer response letters and support clear, timely communication with internal teams.

  • Assist during FDA and Notified Body inspections by providing documentation and process expertise.

  • Coordinate and participate in cross‑functional meetings with Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Customer Service, and Technical Services.

  • Generate reports to support rapid review of new complaints, regulatory submissions, and follow‑up actions.

  • Escalate product trends and potential issues to appropriate stakeholders for evaluation and disposition.

  • Conduct failure analysis on returned devices as required and apply device risk‑management knowledge to complaint evaluations.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Focus on Engineering, Science, or a related field is beneficial.

  • Minimum 0 years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or related technical functions within regulated industries is strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of quality management system concepts, including good documentation practices, corrective and preventive action processes, and document control.

  • Experience supporting complaint handling or quality engineering in medical devices.

  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements such as Medical Device Reporting under 21 CFR 803.

    $71,800- $101,100 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

    Travel Percentage: None

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    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Complaint Processing,Data Analysis,Regulatory Compliance,Root-Cause Analysis,Quality Engineering,Documentation,Cross-Functional Coordination,Failure Analysis,Risk Management,Customer Communication,Trend Analysis,Quality Management Systems,Technical Support,Medical Device Reporting,Continuous Improvement,Engineering Knowledge,Problem Solving

    About Stryker

    Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

    Facts:
    ● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion
    ● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies
    ● Employees: 53,000 worldwide
    ● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020
    ● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide
    ● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024
    ● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024
    ● Products sold in ~75 countries
    ● Fortune 500 Company
    ● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

    What you'll do

    • The Product Complaint Specialist will drive accurate and timely complaint processing to ensure device performance meets global standards. Responsibilities include reviewing product documentation, analyzing data, maintaining complaint records, and supporting investigations.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does Stryker pay for a Product Complaint Specialist?

    Stryker offers a competitive compensation package for the Product Complaint Specialist role. The salary range is USD 72k - 101k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

    What does a Product Complaint Specialist do at Stryker?

    As a Product Complaint Specialist at Stryker, you will: the Product Complaint Specialist will drive accurate and timely complaint processing to ensure device performance meets global standards. Responsibilities include reviewing product documentation, analyzing data, maintaining complaint records, and supporting investigations..

    Why join Stryker as a Product Complaint Specialist?

    Stryker is a leading Medical Equipment Manufacturing company. The Product Complaint Specialist role offers competitive compensation.

    Is the Product Complaint Specialist position at Stryker remote?

    The Product Complaint Specialist position at Stryker is based in Irvine, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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