Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Stryker Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Cork seeks a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership in manufacturing life-saving neurovascular devices. The ideal candidate has a Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4+ years experience in a medical devices manufacturing environment, along with strong communication and project management skills. This role offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a high-impact environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Bonuses

Healthcare benefits

Retirement programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a medical devices manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead technically and provide direction.

Responsibilities

• Specify new equipment functional requirements and evaluate design effectiveness.
• Develop and implement process specifications and validation plans.
• Lead process validation activities and develop documentation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Technical leadership

Project Management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Contract: Permanent + full suite of benefits
Location: Model Farm Road, Cork
Business Area: Neurovascular
On-Site Position

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Position Summary

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple engineering competencies, including Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing, and automation. You will provide technical leadership within the Stryker facility, applying broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures to deliver complex assignments that directly support the manufacture of life-saving neurovascular devices. This is a high-impact role that combines leadership, technical expertise, and innovation, driving automation, validation, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify precise new equipment functional requirements; design, test, and integrate components to produce final designs; evaluate design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Design, develop, execute, and evaluate process specifications and validation plans; create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Develop and implement supporting documentation, SOPs, and process work instructions in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for Process/Maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing/Equipment Engineers.
• Lead process validation activities (VP, IQ, OQ, PQ) and associated documentation.
• Apply Value Centred Engineering principles to achieve improvements in quality, service, and cost.
• Support the development of a world-class manufacturing group through process improvement and problem-solving using Six Sigma tools.
• Monitor line performance, analyse data, and execute structured event plans to resolve systemic issues affecting operational performance.

Requirements

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 + years’ experience in a medical devices manufacturing environment.

Desired qualifications include:

• Strong communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven Project Management skills with delivery of business-critical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technically, provide direction, and influence decision-making.
• Confident and effective decision-maker with a track record of technical leadership.

Why Join Us?

At Stryker, you’ll be part of a global leader in medical technology with the opportunity to work on life-saving neurovascular products.

Benefits Overview:

We are proud to offer you our comprehensive rewards package, which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, service and performance awards, as well as various social and recreational activities – all tailored to your location.

Stryker is an Equal Opportunities Employer.