Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Europe Hip Manufacturing

Stryker; Carrigtwohill; Sur place; EUR 88 000 - 146 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stryker Ireland is seeking a senior Quality Assurance leader for our onsite Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill site. You will lead quality initiatives across Operations and adjacent functions, ensuring conformity to ISO, FDA, and customer requirements.

You will sponsor audits, drive CAPA/NCR processes, and build a high-performing QA team aligned with strategic objectives and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Regulatory requirements including ISO and FDA are central to the role.
• Proven leadership in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience with CAPA, NCR, and corrective actions.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Quality Assurance team and align with GQO and 1A strategies.
• Ensure conformance to customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean activities, and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with Procurement, AO, Operations and Quality Leadership

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

CAPA & NCR handling

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality

Advanced degree preferred

Description du poste

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Work Flexibility: Onsite This is a fully onsite role based at our Tullagreen site in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Lead the Quality Assurance team supporting JR Hip manufacturing, delivering the strategic, compliance, and business objectives of the function. This role is primarily responsible for developing and leading quality initiatives across Operations and other business functions. Identify opportunities for efficiencies, risk-based approach, and competencies aligned with GQO and 1A customer strategies. Collaborate closely with partner areas including Procurement, AO, Operations, and Quality Leadership to develop and implement an organisational vision, structure, and strategy to provide clear lines on communication accountability, and responsibility to support the growth of the business. Working within the Manufacturing Quality Assurance structure, in a leadership capacity, has responsibility for quality related activities which includes, but not limited to the following: Ensure that the organisation’s conformance and commitment to producing products meets or exceeds customer requirements and the relevant regulatory standards. Recognises opportunities to maximise and increase efficiencies through continuous improvement, lean activities, and leverage across the business. Lead and/or partner in deployment of manufacturing & automation systems to optimise manufacturing processes, supply chain, and business operations such as MES, CMMS, SPC, automation control and integration to key business systems such as ERP, PLM & PDM Ensures the site(s) maintain continued certification to all regulatory bodies. Sponsors and ensures engagement in all internal and external audit programmes such as Corporate, notified body & FDA audits. Ensures effective management and control of product/process deviations for all released product and for the implementation of effective corrective action when non-conformances arise. Holds site(s) accountable to managing product & patient risk. Build a high performing QA team and wider community to maximise value from current QA processes. Shape an optimum operating model to standardise business processes, leveraged SMEs while driving consistent & sustainable QA processes. Champions a positive employee environment by promoting open communication, engagement and development of team members. Promotes a culture of trust, flexibility, teamwork and inclusiveness, ensuring all relevant Quality functions (e.g., Shared Services Quality, Supplier Quality) are included in decision making processes as part of continuous improvement, problem solving and projects. Engage in plant network strategy evaluation and deployment. Support development of a QA PT roadmap aligned with GQO strategy for sustaining growth by identifying future opportunities for leverage, capacity/capability, and future business benefits. Oversight and responsibility to ensure site maintains adherence to Quality KPIs performance indicators and takes timely action to address adverse trends and deviations. Continuously monitors and partakes in global forums to assess opportunities for improvement. With global alignment, develops a quality planning pipeline of quality improvement activities including initiatives to increase product quality, NCR & CAPA resolution, reduce cost, decrease in-efficiencies and improve risk management. A track record of building high performing teams that deliver tangible results and achieving key performance indicators. Strong people leadership skills to inspire and guide teams through operational transformation. Ability to adapt to changing business environments and technological landscapes, supported by strong influencing and negotiation skills. Is highly attentive to customer needs and oriented towards delivering exceptional service.

Pay Ranges

#IJ Ireland Pay Ranges: Ireland: €88,000 - €146,000 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.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and application of regulatory requirements, including ISO, FDA, and International requirements Demonstrate technical knowledge of medical device product lines Demonstrated written, verbal, listening, communication, and team-building skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple project workloads Demonstrated experience with trending and analysis reporting Demonstrated knowledge of adverse event reporting, complaint investigation, CAPA, and corrective action processes Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated process improvement and management skills Experience with recruiting, people development Influence across the organization Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit for driving business forward- relentless drive to deliver on bold and innovative change initiatives Increases business impact by holding self and others accountable for collaborating with global colleagues across functions and divisions, internally and externally A predisposition for coaching and mentoring and a genuine interest in helping others develop Strong emotional intelligence to guide how to achieve through others Exceptional communication skills to influence key decision makers at all levels within the Organisation Great interpersonal skills- a Team player A strong leader with a skill for engaging their team in a common goal Service minded and courageous Demonstrated expertise in leading organizational change and cultivating innovation for the successful execution of large-scale operational transformations within a global context. Required Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred Minimum of 10+ years experience in a Medical, Pharmaceutical, Bio-Medical/Pharma, Automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.