Manufacturing Engineer

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

Work Type: On-Site

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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.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate OS and Material specifications.
• Ensure GMPs and system safety.
• Participate in FMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and scale-ups.

• Support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation, and validation.
• Provide training for manufacturing team members.
• Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customers with a quality product in a timely manner.
• Validation, appraisal, and support of coating suppliers, machining suppliers and raw material suppliers, e.g., forgings, titanium, etc.
• Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional process improvement initiatives.

• Provide engineering support for new Product and new process introduction, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with Stryker's New Product Development Process.
• Process 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.
• Application and development of statistical tools for use in driving continuous improvement projects.
• Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Have 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A solid understanding of operations and their impacts is essential.
• Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated or similar industry is beneficial.
• Experience in a Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment with proven improvement results.
• Green or Black Belt Six Sigma qualifications.
   

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.

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Posted Date: 03/26/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.