Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Stryker Corporation; Municipal District of Cobh; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Anngrove in Ireland is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide advanced technical support across operations at our state‑of‑the‑art additive manufacturing site. You will apply engineering expertise to optimise processes, resolve complex issues, and deliver strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

You will lead process improvements, drive GMP compliance, and mentor technicians and engineers, using Six‑Sigma tools and structured problem solving to achieve safe, robust,

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply Value Centred Engineering to achieve opportunities in quality, service and cost.
• Work with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectives.
• Assist in developing a world class manufacturing group proficient in process improvement and problem solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.
• Provide technical leadership on product and process issues.
• Line performance monitoring and execution of event plans to remediate systemic issues.
• Develop and implement GMP-compliant SOPs and process work instructions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) improvements.
• Transfer and implement processes from development or another facility.
• Provide technical leadership for Technicians and Engineers on the team.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies and structured problem solving.
• Manage cross-functional projects including scoping, budgeting, and handover.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and vendors, ensuring training is documented.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Influencing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Stryker Anngrove (Initial 12 month FTC)

The Senior Engineer will play a key role in providing advanced technical and engineering support across operations at our state-of-the‑art Additive Manufacturing site in Anngrove. Working across manufacturing and project teams, they will apply their engineering expertise to optimise processes, resolve technical challenges, and support the successful delivery of operational and strategic initiatives. Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues. Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations. Curious learners. People who seek out cutting‑edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality. Goal‑oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions. User‑focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Application of a prioritised approach in Value Centred Engineering toward achieving key opportunities in quality, service and cost.
• Works with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectives
• Responsible for assisting in the development of a world class‑manufacturing group that is proficient in process improvement and problem solving manufacturing issues using Six‑Sigma tools.
• Providing technical leadership on all product and process issues.
• Line performance monitoring, and the compilation and execution of structured event plans to remediate systemic issues that drive sub‑optimal performance.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and process work instructions compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Leading technical improvements under the business’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
• Transferring and implementing processes, either from development, or from another manufacturing facility.
• Provision of technical leadership/guidance for the Process / maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing / Equipment Engineers on the team.
• Process validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.
• Carry out structured problem solving.
• Responsibility for projects (value stream and cross functional) as assigned by the company, including the scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate.
• Actively interfacing with cross‑functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, and always practicing good team work in support of the day to day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targets
• Fostering a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Stryker’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support, in particular ensuring that employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Observing the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all times
• Continuous monitoring and reporting of variables that feed into the business performance metrics, and pro-

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience is required.
• Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business critical projects.
• Has 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents.
• Capable of technical leading, influencing and providing technical direction to Engineers, Coop Students, Technicians and operators as required.
• #IJ Travel Percentage: None

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

Travel and 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.