Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Value Stream

Stryker Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Cork is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for neurovascular medical devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing or process engineering, experience in regulated environments, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Proven expertise in continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Solid experience with CAPA management and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain manufacturing processes within the value streams for Neurovascular products.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Manufacturing process optimization

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Value Stream)

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

About Stryker

We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you our comprehensive rewards package, which includes bonuses, healthcare benefits, insurance, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and service recognition programs.

Position Overview

In this role, you will play a key part in developing, optimising, and sustaining manufacturing processes for advanced neurovascular medical devices used in the treatment of strokes and aneurysms. The position demands a strong emphasis on precision, process reliability, and adherence to stringent regulatory and quality standards. You will be responsible for driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across all stages of complex assembly operations, ensuring validated manufacturing systems consistently deliver exceptional product quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and sustain manufacturing processes within the value streams for Neurovascular products, ensuring product quality, process stability, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective to address product and process issues.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement (CI) and cost reduction projects focused on OEE, yield, and scrap reduction, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical techniques.
• Execute process and equipment changes under Stryker’s quality system, including documentation, risk assessment, validation, and change control.
• Support ongoing process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain a validated state through periodic reviews and revalidations as required.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve equipment uptime, throughput, and reliability.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting on key performance metrics (yield, downtime, cost per unit, etc.) and drive improvements based on findings.
• Support and lead audits, CAPA closure, and documentation updates to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR standards.
• Train and mentor technicians and operators on process changes, standard work, and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to cross-site collaboration, sharing best practices and lessons learned across Stryker’s Cork and global manufacturing network.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, ideally in a regulated medical device or high-volume precision assembly environment.
• Proven expertise in continuous improvement, process optimisation, and problem solving (Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing documentation, change control, and validation processes.
• Solid experience with CAPA management, risk analysis (PFMEA), and troubleshooting production issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and work cross-functionally.
• Strong technical judgment and a hands‑on approach to resolving complex engineering challenges.

Why Join Stryker Cork

• Be part of a world‑class Neurovascular manufacturing hub focused on precision, safety, and innovation.
• Collaborate with a talented, diverse team committed to operational excellence.
• Grow your career in a globally recognised organisation that invests in its people and values integrity, accountability, and inclusion.
• Thrive in a culture that celebrates teamwork, continuous improvement, and life‑changing innovation.

This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.