Industrial Engineering Co-op Placement 2027

Stryker Corporation; Cork; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Inclusive culture

Flexible working hours

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Cork invites undergraduates pursuing an Irish or Northern Irish engineering or manufacturing qualification to join our Lean & Continuous Improvement (CI) team. The placement focuses on applying Lean principles to drive operational excellence, with exposure to Kaizen events, DMS, standard work, and data-driven problem solving.

Duration options include 6, 9 or 12 months. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored by leaders

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Engineering background

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Tools

Basic PC skills

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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

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.