Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials

Location: Raheen Business Park, Limerick, Ireland (Onsite) Contract: 23-Month Fixed-Term | Full Suite of Benefits

Business Area: Bone Cement

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies, and together with our customers, we're driven to make healthcare better. Our Limerick site specialises in the production of devices for joint replacements, CMF, Spine, and T&E, using state-of-the-art manufacturing lines, and is recognised as a centre of automation excellence.

Stryker's Limerick facility was recently named the first site in a nationwide rollout of Training Centres of Excellence, designed to equip employees with future-ready skills in areas such as digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

We're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Limerick team and provide advanced technical and engineering support to a manufacturing cell. You'll play a hands-on role in driving process improvement, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and contributing to world-class production of life-changing orthopaedic devices.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer looking to step into a technically diverse role with real ownership, strong mentorship, and direct impact on patient outcomes.

Process Ownership & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership on product and process issues across your manufacturing cell
• Monitor line performance and develop structured event plans to address systemic performance gaps
• Lead process validation activities (VP, IQ, OQ, PQ) and conduct Gauge R&R studies

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Drive process improvements using Six Sigma tools as part of the site's Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
• Apply Value Centred Engineering to unlock opportunities in quality, service, and cost
• Carry out structured problem-solving on the manufacturing floor

New Process Introduction & Transfer

• Support new process introductions, ensuring all activities are completed and documented
• Transfer and implement processes from development or other manufacturing facilities

Project Delivery

• Own cross-functional and value stream projects end-to-end — from scoping and budgeting through to qualification and operational handover
• Interface with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to deliver business targets

Compliance & Quality

• Develop SOPs and process work instructions compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Maintain adherence to Quality Management Systems, EHS requirements, and regulatory standards
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Regulatory Audit purposes where appropriate

Team Development

• Provide technical guidance to Process/Maintenance Technicians and fellow Manufacturing/Equipment Engineers
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and documentation

Required:

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent technical experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• A self-starter mindset with efficient, independent work methods

Preferred:

• Experience in an FDA-regulated or similar regulated industry
• Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing with proven improvement results
• Green or Black Belt Six Sigma certification

• Overall Business of the Year 2022 — Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards
• Access to Stryker's Training Centre of Excellence — providing technical and functional training, including modules on lean manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability practices, and the practical application of technologies such as AI
• Work at a centre of automation excellence with state-of-the-art manufacturing lines
• Be part of a global MedTech leader where your work directly contributes to better patient outcomes
• Full suite of benefits including bonuses, healthcare, pension, and wellness programmes

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