Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Europe Hip Manufacturing

Stryker Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker operates a fully onsite role at the Tullagreen site in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, leading the Quality Assurance team to support JR Hip manufacturing.

The role drives compliance, continuous improvement, and strategic QA initiatives across Operations and related functions. With a focus on regulatory alignment (ISO, FDA, and international standards), the candidate will build a high-performing QA organization and oversee audits, CAPA, and risk management to support sustained growth and product

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA, International).
• Technical knowledge of medical device product lines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA initiatives to meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Build and sustain a high-performing QA team within Manufacturing QA.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean activities across operations and supply chain.
• Deploy manufacturing and automation systems (MES, CMMS, SPC) to optimize processes.
• Ensure ongoing certification and lead audits (Corporate, Notified Body, FDA).
• Manage deviations, CAPA, NCRs, and risk across released products.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Risk management

Auditing

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Quality

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MES

CMMS

SPC

ERP

PLM

PDM

Job description

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 organizational 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.
• Recognizes opportunities to maximize and increase efficiencies through continuous improvement, lean activities, and leverage across the business.
• Lead and/or partner in deployment of manufacturing & automation systems to optimize 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.

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.

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.