Supplier Quality Engineer

Stryker; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Bonus potential

Job summary

Stryker is recruiting a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) on a fixed term contract in Ireland. The role is hybrid, ending December 2027, with a focus on MDR/UDI supplier implementation and barcode readiness.

You will lead supplier engagements, review PPAPs and barcode validation evidence, and ensure compliance with MDR requirements while coordinating with cross-functional teams on milestones and supplier audits.

Qualifications

• BSc / B.Eng. in a science, engineering or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 0+ years experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier engagement related to barcode readiness, including kickoff meetings and implementation tracking.
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs, barcode validation evidence, and change notifications.
• Ensure supplier marking systems meet MDR durability and traceability criteria.
• Coordinate resolution of NCs, change control, and inventory disposition workflows.
• Collaborate with ME/QE teams to align supplier deliverables with internal barcode standards and milestones.
• Maintain supplier audit trail and risk-based documentation for MDR compliance.

Skills

Self-directed

Supplier-savvy

External/Internal alignment

Fast-paced readiness

Education

BSc / B.Eng. in science or engineering

Tools

OnePLM

Trackwise

SLMS

GIM

Job description

• Fixed term contract until December 2027*** Benefits included

• Fixed term contract until December 2027*** Benefits included

Role: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier engagement related to barcode readiness, including kickoff meetings and implementation tracking.
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs, barcode validation evidence, and change notifications.
• Ensure supplier marking systems meet MDR durability and traceability criteria.
• Coordinate resolution of NCs, change control, and inventory disposition workflows.
• Collaborate closely with ME/QE teams to ensure supplier deliverables align with internal barcode standards and milestones.
• Maintain supplier audit trail and risk-based documentation for MDR compliance.

Collaborates With:

• Manufacturing Engineering (ME) – to confirm technical specs and equipment/process readiness at suppliers
• Quality Engineering (QE) – for PPAP/FAI review, risk assessments, and issue escalation
• Regulatory Affairs – for MDR-related documentation checks and supplier traceability
• Supply Chain / Planning – for coordination on supplier schedules, PO releases, and material disposition
• Operations / Receiving Inspection – to confirm readiness to inspect and verify barcode compliance at incoming
• Project Management (PMO) – to align timelines, flag risks, and manage cross-functional handoffs
• IT / Supplier Portals – where applicable, for document submission or traceability in supplier systems
• Divisional SQ / Base Business Teams – for supplier escalation paths, audit preparation, and governance reviews

What you will need?

• BSc / B. Eng. in a science, engineering or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 0+ years experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

• MDR/UDI supplier implementation projects
• Interaction with base business and divisional purchasing/QA
• Barcode equipment readiness and supplier audits

Preferred Skills & Tools:

• Systems: OnePLM, Trackwise, SLMS, GIM
• Process: PPAP, supplier readiness, NC/CAPA, barcode traceability, supplier audit response
• Standards: EU MDR, ISO 13485, UDI supplier integration
• Competencies: Self-directed, supplier-savvy, able to manage external/internal alignment, fast-paced readiness executor

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Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €40,000 - €67,000 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. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.