staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Stryker Corporation; Limerick; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence at our Ireland manufacturing site. You will analyse and improve manufacturing processes, capacity, labour utilisation and material flow to deliver productivity and cost improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven problem solving.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance to implement sustainable improvements, develop KPIs, support new product introductions and lead cost-saving projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform time in motion studies, work measurement and standard work development.
• Establish and maintain labour standards using BSI rating scale and aligned with the International Labour Organisation guidelines.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, capacity, quality and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Conduct capacity analysis, identify constraints and support capacity planning.
• Optimise production line balancing, labour utilisation and headcount requirements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing layouts, workstation design and material flow.
• Support ergonomic improvements and effective workstation design.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop business cases and quantify benefits for cost reduction and productivity projects.
• Lead or support cost-saving projects from identification through implementation and benefit tracking.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance on improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, equipment changes and manufacturing transfers from an Industrial Engineering perspective.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for productivity, utilisation, capacity and operational performance.
• Use structured problem-solving methodologies to address operational performance gaps.
• Support Kaizen events, value-stream analysis and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Ensure improvements are sustainable through appropriate standardisation, documentation and performance monitoring.
• Provide Industrial Engineering input into capital investment and resource planning.
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology deployment where these can improve manufacturing performance.
• Coach and support operational teams in the application of Industrial Engineering and Lean principles.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

Work Flexibility: Onsite Position Summary: The Industrial Engineer will drive operational excellence by analysing and improving manufacturing processes, capacity, labour utilisation, material flow and facility layouts. The role will identify and deliver productivity and cost improvement opportunities using Industrial Engineering methods, Lean and data-driven problem-solving methodologies, while partnering closely with Operations and cross-functional stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform time in motion studies, work measurement and standard work development.
• Establish and maintain labour standards using BSI rating scale and aligned with the International Labour Organisation guidelines.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, capacity, quality and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Conduct capacity analysis, identify constraints and support capacity planning.
• Optimise production line balancing, labour utilisation and headcount requirements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing layouts, workstation design and material flow.
• Support ergonomic improvements and effective workstation design.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop business cases and quantify benefits for cost reduction and productivity projects.
• Lead or support cost-saving projects from identification through implementation and benefit tracking.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance on improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, equipment changes and manufacturing transfers from an Industrial Engineering perspective.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for productivity, utilisation, capacity and operational performance.
• Use structured problem-solving methodologies to address operational performance gaps.
• Support Kaizen events, value-stream analysis and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Ensure improvements are sustainable through appropriate standardisation, documentation and performance monitoring.
• Provide Industrial Engineering input into capital investment and resource planning.
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology deployment where these can improve manufacturing performance.
• Coach and support operational teams in the application of Industrial Engineering and Lean principles.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline or equivalent Technical experience.
• Has 2-4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Flexibility essential.
• Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• The individual should enjoy working in a dynamic and results motivated team environment.
• Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
• Experience in a six sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment with proven improvement results.
• Green or Black Belt 6 Sigma qualifications.
• Ability to effectively work cross-functionally with A.O, Quality, etc.

Pay Range (Ireland)

€54,000 - €90,000 EUR Annual

Travel Percentage

10%

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Company Information

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.

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.