Senior 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

• Application of a prioritised approach in Value Centred Engineering toward achieving key opportunities in quality, service and cost.
• Responsible for assisting in the development of a world-class manufacturing group that is proficient in process improvement and problem-solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.
• Providing technical leadership on all product and process issues.
• Line performance monitoring, and the compilation and execution of structured event plans to remediate systemic issues that drive sub-optimal performance.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and process work instructions compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Leading technical improvements under the business’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
• Transferring and implementing processes, either from development or from another manufacturing facility.
• Provision of technical leadership/guidance for the Process/maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing / Equipment Engineers on the team.
• 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.
• Responsibility for projects (value stream and cross-functional) as assigned by the company, including the scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate.
• Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, and always practising good teamwork in support of the day-to-day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targets
• Fostering a work environment of continuous improvement that supports SYK’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support, in particular, ensuring that employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Observing the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all times
• Continuous monitoring and reporting of variables that feed into the business performance metrics, and proactive identification and resolution of issues around any deficits in the same.
• Adherence to, and enforcement of all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements on site
• Elimination and/or management of material risks on the production floor in co-operation with Supplier Quality engineers
• Undertaking, where appropriate, a Subject Matter Expert’s role for Regulatory Audit purposes
• 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

• A Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience is required.
• 2 - 4+ years of working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business-critical projects.
• Capable of technical leading, influencing and providing technical direction to Engineers, Co-op Students, Technicians and operators as required.
• Demonstrable analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Technological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances
• Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.

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.