Quality Assurance Engineer Co-Op

Stryker Corporation; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mentorship program

Inclusive culture

Sports & Social clubs

DEI Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker in Belfast is offering a co-op placement in our manufacturing quality environment. You will work with operations to ensure quality performance of products and processes, and you will own or support internal non-conformances and CAPAs.

You will be paired with mentors, have access to leaders, gain exposure to regulatory requirements, and contribute to real-world projects that improve healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently completing a college qualification in an engineering or business discipline.
• Honesty and Integrity essential.
• Must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies.
• Initiative-taking, flexible and hardworking.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment.
• Resolute, dependable, and punctual.
• Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic level of PC skills required.
• Is a collaborator and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (e.g. Risk Management, CAPA, Audits, Statistics) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with operations and the business functions to ensure quality performance of product and processes.
• Own or support identified internal and supplier driven non-conformances and manage the timely closure of NC's.
• Own or support identified internal CAPAs and manage to timely root cause investigation, implementation and closure.
• Engage in the development and improvement of the internal manufacturing processes for existing products.
• Participates in the creation and/or review of new or modified procedures.
• Support the creation and maintenance of inspection methods and sampling.
• Provides support to the team and department by completing other activities as required.
• Ensures compliance with the Quality, Safety and 5S Systems.
• As a student, effectively adapts to practically working in a workplace by being dependable, dependable, punctual, initiative‑taking, hardworking, organised and a team-player.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

PC skills

Quality concepts

Education

Engineering or business college qualification

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite This role will be based in our Belfast site. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort. This position provides the Co-Op Student, as part of their college studies, the experience of working in a regulated medical device company. The Co-Op Student undertakes a project that is of mutual benefit to the company and to the student’s practical and academic learning. Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Work closely with operations and the business functions to ensure quality performance of product and processes.
• Own or support identified internal and supplier driven non-conformances and manage the timely closure of NC's.
• Own or support identified internal CAPAs and manage to timely root cause investigation, implementation and closure.
• Engage in the development and improvement of the internal manufacturing processes for existing products.
• Participates in the creation and/or review of new or modified procedures.
• Support the creation and maintenance of inspection methods and sampling.
• Provides support to the team and department by completing other activities as required.
• Ensures compliance with the Quality, Safety and 5S Systems.
• As a student, effectively adapts to practically working in a workplace by being dependable, dependable, punctual, initiative‑taking, hardworking, organised and a team-player.

What you will need:

• Currently completing a college qualification in an engineering or business discipline.
• Honesty and Integrity essential.
• Must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies.
• Initiative‑taking, flexible and hardworking.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment.
• Resolute, dependable, and punctual.
• Organised, focused, and capable of multi‑tasking.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic level of PC skills required.
• Is a collaborator and capable of working as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (e.g. Risk Management, CAPA, Audits, Statistics) is desirable.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement.
• Experience our inclusive, people‑first culture.
• You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
• Flexible working hours.
• Sports & Social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups and the opportunity to connect with other co‑ops.
• The opportunity to contribute to real‑world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives.
• In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Next steps:

Once you have applied to one of our co‑op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September/October, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after. Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.

Belfast: £25,000 GBP Annual

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co‑located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.