Industrial Engineering Co-op Placement 2027

Stryker; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and leaders support growth

Flexible working hours

DE&I Employee Resource Groups

Real-world healthcare projects

Job summary

Stryker Cork site is offering a Lean & Continuous Improvement placement as part of the 2027 Cooperative. You will support daily CI activities, maintain performance boards, and assist with Kaizen events and standard work.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and learn operational excellence practices in a dynamic environment. Current students pursuing an Irish or Northern Irish engineering or manufacturing degree will gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and

Qualifications

• Must be currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean and CI activities and gain hands-on experience.
• Maintain visual boards, track metrics, and support Leader Standard Work.
• Participate in structured problem-solving, data collection, and root cause analysis.
• Assist with Kaizen events and standard work documentation and follow-up.
• Contribute to visual management and progress reporting.

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing degree (pursuing)

Job description

Why join Stryker?

Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.

Job Description

This role will be based in one of our Cork sites. The Lean & Continuous Improvement (CI) team at Stryker is focused on driving operational excellence by improving processes, eliminating waste, and enhancing overall performance across the organization. We apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to ensure our processes are efficient, scalable, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers and patients.

Our work involves partnering with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline workflows, and reduce variability. We lead and support initiatives such as process mapping, root cause analysis, Kaizen events, and standard work development. By leveraging data and performance metrics, we prioritize impactful projects and measure the success of improvements.

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Support the day-to-day execution of Lean and CI activities while gaining hands‑on experience in operational excellence practices.
• Supporting Daily Management Systems (DMS) and Leader Standard Work by maintaining visual boards, tracking metrics, and ensuring consistent adherence to standard processes.
• Actively participating in structured problem‑solving efforts, assisting with data collection, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Supporting the pre‑work, execution, and follow‑up of Kaizen events and other Lean/CI initiatives, helping to coordinate activities, document improvements, and track action items to completion.
• Contributing to the visual management and reporting by developing clear, effective displays of performance and progress.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or similar courses.
• Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
• Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment
• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi‑disciplined team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a basic PC knowledge
• Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker.

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.

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual

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.