staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering

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

Job summary

Stryker Ireland is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in manufacturing, focusing on process analysis, capacity, labour utilisation and material flow. You will lead Lean initiatives, implement data‑driven improvements and partner with Operations, Engineering and Finance to deliver sustainable cost reductions.

You will develop KPIs, support new product introductions and drive standardisation across manufacturing layouts and workflows.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering or related degree.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering environments.
• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis capability.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and collaboration.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform time and motion studies and establish standard work.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to reduce waste.
• Analyse processes to identify productivity, capacity, quality and cost gains.
• Develop business cases and quantify benefits for improvement projects.
• Support capital investment and resource planning from an IE perspective.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance to implement improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Flexibility

Education

Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PC Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Job description

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.

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €54,000 - €90,000 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.