Senior Staff Engineer Advanced Operations

Stryker Corporation; Cork; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Carrigtwohill, Ireland, is seeking a Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff) to drive manufacturing process development and capital equipment initiatives within a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering degree, at least 6 years in manufacturing/process/product development, proficiency in DFM and GD&T, and a track record of solving complex engineering challenges across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and design-related technical challenges.

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 Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (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.

Job description

Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff)

Location: Carrigtwohill, Ireland
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

What You Will Do

• 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 Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (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.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and design-related technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with industrial laser welding, CNC manufacturing equipment, process characterisation, and validation methodologies.

Pay Ranges

#IJ Ireland Pay Ranges: Ireland: €62,000 - €105,000 EUR Annual
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Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker

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