Industrial Engineering Co-op Placement 2027

Stryker Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Flexible hours

Exposure to healthcare

Job summary

Stryker Group in Ireland invites eligible students to join the Lean & Continuous Improvement team at our Cork site for a 6, 9 or 12 month placement. You will work with cross-functional teams to apply Lean principles, participate in Kaizen events, and support daily management systems.

You should be pursuing an Engineering or Manufacturing degree, able to analyze complex issues, and contribute to visual management and standard work development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Irish or Northern Irish engineering/manufacturing degree.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Reliable, team-oriented with good communication.
• Willing to commit 6, 9 or 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean & CI activities and day-to-day improvements.
• Assist with Daily Management Systems and Leader Standard Work.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and standard work development.
• Help coordinate tasks and document improvements to completion.
• Develop clear visual displays of performance and progress.

Skills

Lean Principles

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing degree

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

If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.