Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Stryker is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its Additive Manufacturing site in Anngrove, Cork. This is an onsite, 23-month fixed-term contract with a view to extension, offering a full suite of benefits. The engineer provides technical engineering support to Operations and cross-functional teams, troubleshooting technical issues, optimising manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Apply a prioritised Value Centred Engineering approach to quality, service and cost opportunities, and work with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectives
• Help build a manufacturing group proficient in process improvement and problem solving using Six-Sigma tools, and lead technical improvements under the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
• Monitor line performance, run structured event plans to fix systemic issues, and develop SOPs and work instructions compliant with GMP
• Transfer and implement processes from development or other facilities, and guide Process and Maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing Engineers
• Carry out process validation (VP, IQ, OQ, PQ) and gauge R&R studies, and conduct structured problem solving
• Lead projects (value stream and cross-functional) from scoping and budgeting to qualification and handover, and interface with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Stryker's Quality Policy and Quality System, ensure employee training is documented, and monitor performance metrics

Required profile

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• 2-4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven project management skills delivering business-critical projects
• Strong communication and influencing skills internally and externally
• Able to lead technically and give direction to engineers, co-op students, technicians and operators

Required skills

• Six-Sigma tools
• Gauge R&R studies
• Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

What we offer

• Pay range in Ireland of EUR 47,000 - 77,000 per year, plus possible incentive compensation
• Full suite of benefits