Senior Biomaterials Manufacturing Engineer - Process Lead

PowerToFly; Munster; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site work

Job summary

Stryker is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Biomaterials at Raheen Business Park, Limerick, on an on‑site 23‑month FTC with view to extend. You will lead biomaterials manufacturing processes, drive improvements and mentor engineers across operations, quality and validation to ensure safe, compliant and high‑quality production.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, process ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration to reduce scrap, improve OEE and deliver reliable manufacturing

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant discipline.
• 4+ years in a manufacturing environment or relevant industry.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and influence others.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative yet independent with broader team contribution.
• Experience with powder/liquid blending, chemical synthesis or Biomaterials advantageous.
• Lean/Six Sigma, automation or project management experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Biomaterials manufacturing processes and value streams.
• Own and improve manufacturing processes ensuring quality, stability and compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver continuous improvement and cost reduction projects focused on OEE, yield and scrap reduction.
• Provide hands‑on technical and operational support to manufacturing.
• Take ownership of key cell metrics including Manufacturing Loss and Right First Time.
• Drive structured problem‑solving and ongoing process improvement.
• Support process validation, equipment, raw material and consumable assessments.
• Lead or support strategic engineering projects and process development initiatives.
• Work cross‑functionally to troubleshoot and implement improvements.
• Train and mentor operators, technicians, Co‑Op students and engineers.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to other Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Regulated manufacturing

Team collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Level 8 Engineering degree

Biomaterials / related field

Job description

Stryker is hiring a Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Biomaterials at Raheen Business Park, Limerick, on an on‑site 23‑month FTC with view to extend. You will lead biomaterials manufacturing processes, drive improvements and mentor engineers across operations, quality and validation to ensure safe, compliant and high‑quality production.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, process ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration to reduce scrap, improve OEE and deliver reliable manufacturing