Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Incentive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Stryker Ireland in Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead engineering activities for new product launches, equipment implementation and process optimisation. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing excellence.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree and a minimum of 2 years in manufacturing engineering, with GD&T, equipment qualification, and GMP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing engineering or similar role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and product design.
• Experience with equipment qualification, validation, or process implementation.
• Proficiency with standard PC and business software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support for new product and process introductions.
• Manage projects for equipment introduction including qualification and validation.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing layouts for new processes.
• Ensure processes meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support component and equipment selection and reliability evaluation.
• Collaborate with quality teams on testing methods and controls.
• Participate in process risk assessments, validation, and launch activities.
• Provide technical training and ensure GMP and safety compliance.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Regulatory compliance

Process validation

Equipment qualification

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Join a team driving the successful introduction of new products and manufacturing technologies. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead engineering activities that support new product launches, equipment implementation, process optimisation, and regulatory compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring activities are completed and documented in accordance with established new product development procedures.
• Manage projects involving the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, including qualification and validation activities.
• Evaluate and optimise manufacturing process layouts to support new process integration, efficient use of floor space, and effective product flow.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and products comply with applicable operational, material, and quality specifications.
• Support component and equipment selection through specification review, reliability assessment, and regulatory compliance evaluation.
• Partner with quality engineering teams to develop testing methods, inspection protocols, and manufacturing controls for new products.
• Participate in process risk assessments, control planning, process validation, measurement system analysis, and product launch activities.
• Provide technical training to manufacturing personnel and ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product design, and process design.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification, validation, or manufacturing process implementation.
• Proficiency with standard PC and business software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an FDA-regulated or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfer, or manufacturing launch activities.

Additional Information

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Location: Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland Ireland
• Pay Ranges: Ireland: €47,000 - €77,000 EUR Annual
• 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.