Senior Project Engineer, R&D

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

Job summary

Stryker Ireland is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive the development of orthopedic products from concept to market launch within a regulated medical device environment.

You will lead engineering teams, apply design controls, and collaborate with clinical advisors to deliver innovative solutions and maintain existing designs under NPDP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years of product development in the medical device industry.
• Experience leading complex development initiatives and applying design controls.
• Pro/Engineer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the workflow of engineers on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with clinical advisors for design input and trials.
• Model and detail implant/instrument designs using Pro/Engineer.
• Ensure NPDP design controls are created and followed.
• Lead cross-functional design teams to develop and improve products.
• Mentor engineers in project management best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Design controls

Parametric CAD

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of innovative orthopedic products from concept through market launch within a regulated medical device environment. The role focuses on technical execution, product development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer, clinical, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position also provides guidance and technical support to engineering colleagues while contributing expertise to project activities.

What you will do

• Direct and manage the workflow of engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
• Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of new products in Trauma and Extremities. This includes organizing and managing cadaver labs and consultant panel meetings.
• Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software.
• Manage the design control creation through the New Product Development Process (NPDP).
• Work with Program Managers and oversee technical teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the scope of the NPDP guidelines.
• Lead and participate on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key design consulting groups in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.
• Mentor other engineers in project management best practices and industry trends.

What you will need

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study is required for this position.
• Minimum of 3 years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent is also required.
• Ideal candidates should also possess the following skills/experiences: Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through release.
• Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of a work team.
• Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package.
• Pro/Engineer Preferred.

Pay Ranges: Ireland: €47,000 - €77,000 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.