Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing - Stryker Limerick

(23 month FTC)

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer will provide advanced technical and engineering support to the manufacturing cell. This engineer will have the required engineering competencies and systems training to support a manufacturing area.

Talents we are looking for:

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analysing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
  Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
  Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
  Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.

What you will do:

• Works with engineering leaders to deliver business objectives.

• Responsible for assisting in the development of a world class-manufacturing practices within a production cell.

• Leading technical support on specific cell product and process issues.

• Line performance monitoring and execution of structured planned activities to optimise overall equipment effectiveness.

• Leading technical improvements under the business's Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).

• Lead or support a validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation. Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.

• Carry out structured problem solving using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

• Responsibility for strategic cell projects (value stream and cross functional) as assigned by the company, including the scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate.

• Continuous monitoring and reporting of variables that feed into the business performance metrics, and pro-active identification and resolution of issues around any deficits in same.

• Undertaking, where appropriate, a Subject Matter Expert's role for Regulatory Audit purpose.

What you will need:

• Level 8 Honours Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Has 2 plus years' experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant industry experience. Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry is beneficial.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of technical leading, influencing and providing technical direction.
• Demonstrable analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle tasks across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
• Demonstrable ability to work autonomously.
• Proven project management skills through the delivery of business-critical projects.
• Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

About Stryker
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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.