Senior Process Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing Leader

PowerToFly; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 62,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Carrigtwohill, Ireland, is seeking a Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff) to drive end-to-end development of precision surgical blade manufacturing processes. This hybrid role combines hands-on engineering, leadership, and innovation to take new manufacturing technologies from concept to production.

You will lead projects, manage capital equipment acquisitions, and ensure processes meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing/process development experience.
• Experience with new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge of DFM, statistics, validation and verification techniques.
• Ability to interpret GD&T drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects by defining technical objectives, determining project direction, and driving successful outcomes.
• Lead capital equipment acquisition activities including equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and validation.
• Develop, characterise, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands‑on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.
• Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions in accordance with established product development procedures.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and PPAP activities.
• Review and approve validation documentation and support process verification and qualification activities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Six Sigma

DFM

Statistical methods

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industrial laser welding

CNC manufacturing equipment

Validation methodologies

Job description

Stryker in Carrigtwohill, Ireland, is seeking a Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff) to drive end-to-end development of precision surgical blade manufacturing processes. This hybrid role combines hands-on engineering, leadership, and innovation to take new manufacturing technologies from concept to production.

You will lead projects, manage capital equipment acquisitions, and ensure processes meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements while guiding multidisciplinary teams.