Senior Engineer, Advanced Operations

PowerToFly; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Ireland in Carrigtwohill is seeking a Senior Engineer, Advanced Operations to support our NPI programs in the Patient Specific Joint Replacement portfolio. You will lead additive manufacturing integration and drive launch excellence across cross-functional teams.

You will help shorten time to market, improve margins, and implement innovative processes to differentiate our products in a regulated medical devices environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 2+ years experience or related Master's degree.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Innovative mindset for problem solving and process improvement.
• Experience with manufacturing/design issues; good mechanical judgement.
• Knowledge of DFM, statistics, and validation/verification techniques.
• Experience with CAD platforms and integrating design with engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials, and FDA-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Innovative Technology Integration: support additive manufacturing tech for joint replacement products and optimize efficiency.
• Mentorship: build relationships and provide guidance to team members.
• Quality Assurance: oversee process and product quality to meet standards.
• Project Management: coordinate cross-functional activities across product development lifecycle.
• Analytical Work: run equipment tests, establish operating data, and review results.
• Regulatory & Time Management: ensure compliance and manage deadlines and costs.
• Equipment Qualifications and PFMEA: participate in PPAP, SOP, and design transfer activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

DFM

CAD software

Quality systems

Regulated industry

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

**23 month fixed term contract** All benefits included

Hybrid, Carrigtwohill, Cork

Join Our Team as a Senior Engineer, Advanced Operations

Are you an experienced and innovative engineering professional with a passion for advancing cutting-edge technologies in the medical field? We are looking for a proactive, results-driven Senior Engineer to support our NPI programs working on our Patient Specific Joint Replacement portfolio.

In this role, you will develop solutions to technical challenges of moderate scope and complexity, while playing a key part in leveraging engineering techniques to ensure NPI launch excellence. You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at accelerating time to market, driving cost efficiencies, and expanding margins by implementing innovative additive technologies and processes that differentiate our products and give us a competitive edge in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovative Technology Integration: Support the integration of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies for joint replacement products, optimizing efficiency and precision in accordance with Stryker's new product development and design transfer procedures.
• Relationship Building and Mentorship: Foster productive relationships both internally and externally, playing a pivotal role in team dynamics. Provide periodic guidance and training to team members, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Quality Assurance and Product Optimization: Oversee and ensure the quality of processes and products, aligning with operational standards and material specifications to deliver superior joint replacement products.
• Collaborative Project Management: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination and synergy in all aspects of the product development lifecycle.
• Analytical Expertise: Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and review results. You may also lead or act as an independent reviewer in process review meetings.
• Regulatory Compliance and Time Management: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while effectively managing project deadlines and product costs to facilitate swift market delivery.
• Participate in Equipment Qualifications, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, and PPAP generation associated with design transfer and product launches.

Qualifications and Skillsets:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of experience or a related Master's degree.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills – able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to envision novel approaches to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical tools, and validation/verification techniques.
• Experience in CAD platform development and have the ability to streamline design processes and ensure seamless integration with complex engineering workflowspreferred
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, product/process design, and engineering materials.
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry is beneficial.

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Join our team, and become an integral part of a transformative initiative that aims to redefine the landscape of joint replacement products. Be prepared to contribute your expertise and vision to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence in engineering. Exciting challenges await you!

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Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €47,000 - €77,000 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.