Senior Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Ireland; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer for Advanced Operations to drive NPI programs in the Patient Specific Joint Replacement portfolio. You will lead innovative additive manufacturing efforts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance throughout development and launch phases.

The role emphasizes improving time to market, reducing costs, and expanding margins using cutting-edge processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration across disciplines.
• Innovative problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Experience solving manufacturing/design technical issues.
• Knowledge of DFM, statistics, and validation/verification.
• Experience CAD development and integration with engineering workflows.
• FDA-regulated experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Innovative Technology Integration: Support additive manufacturing tech for joint replacement products.
• Relationship Building and Mentorship: Foster relationships and train team members.
• Quality Assurance and Product Optimization: Ensure process and product quality.
• Collaborative Project Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical Expertise: Analyze equipment, run tests, review results.
• Regulatory Compliance and Time Management: Adhere to regulations and manage deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Innovative mindset

Problem solving

Design for Manufacturing

Statistical tools

CAD skills

Materials knowledge

FDA-regulated experience

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (related)

Tools

CAD software

PFMEA

PPAP

Job description

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.

Exciting challenges await you! #IJ

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.

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.

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