Lead Engineer - Process Development,

Stryker; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 62,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Stryker Instruments – New Product Introduction (NPI) in Carrigtwohill, Ireland, seeks a Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff) to drive end-to-end manufacturing process development. Hybrid work arrangement with hands-on leadership in laser welding, CNC equipment, and validation methodologies to create scalable production solutions.

The role combines engineering execution, technical leadership, and innovation to bring new manufacturing technologies from concept to production, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in manufacturing, process development, or related engineering.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and process development.
• Knowledge of DF S for Manufacturing, statistical methods, validation and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects by defining objectives, direction, and outcomes.
• Oversee capital equipment acquisitions: specs, suppliers, installation, validation.
• Develop, characterize, and optimize manufacturing processes via testing and experiments.
• Support new product/process introductions per development procedures.
• Ensure processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, PPAP activities.
• Review and approve validation docs and support process validation.

Skills

Process development

Project leadership

Problem solving

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Six Sigma basics

Job description

Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff)

Location: Carrigtwohill, Ireland

Division: Stryker Instruments – New Product Introduction (NPI)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Join Stryker's NPI team and play a key role in developing the advanced manufacturing processes used to produce precision surgical blades that support knee replacement procedures. As a senior technical contributor, you will lead end-to-end process development activities, working directly with industrial laser welding, CNC equipment, and validation methodologies to create robust, scalable manufacturing solutions. This role combines hands‑on engineering, technical leadership, and innovation to bring new manufacturing technologies from concept to production. characterisationDevelop, characterise, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands‑on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.

What You Will Do

• Lead engineering projects by defining technical objectives, determining project direction, and driving successful outcomes.
• Lead capital equipment acquisition activities including equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and validation.
• Develop, characterize, and optimize manufacturing processes through hands‑on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.
• Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions in accordance with established product development procedures.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Review and approve validation documentation and support process verification and qualification activities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience applying structured problem‑solving techniques to manufacturing and design‑related technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with industrial laser welding, CNC manufacturing equipment, process characterization, and validation methodologies.

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €62,000 - €105,000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

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.