As a Project Engineer, Advanced Operations, you will lead engineering activities that support new product launches, equipment implementation, process optimisation, and regulatory compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing excellence.
Designs and validates the processes that bring new products to market. Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. Job requires an understanding and application of procedures and concepts of own discipline. This job typically requires a degree or equivalent and no experience.
Project Engineer, Advanced Operations
Join a team driving the successful introduction of new products and manufacturing technologies. As a Project Engineer, Advanced Operations, you will lead engineering activities that support new product launches, equipment implementation, process optimisation, and regulatory compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing excellence.
What You Will Do
- Lead engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring activities are completed and documented in accordance with established new product development procedures.
- Manage projects involving the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, including qualification and validation activities.
- Evaluate and optimise manufacturing process layouts to support new process integration, efficient use of floor space, and effective product flow.
- Ensure manufacturing processes and products comply with applicable operational, material, and quality specifications.
- Support component and equipment selection through specification review, reliability assessment, and regulatory compliance evaluation.
- Partner with quality engineering teams to develop testing methods, inspection protocols, and manufacturing controls for new products.
- Participate in process risk assessments, control planning, process validation, measurement system analysis, and product launch activities.
- Provide technical training to manufacturing personnel and ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product design, and process design.
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, validation, or manufacturing process implementation.
- Proficiency with standard PC and business software applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within an FDA-regulated or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfer, or manufacturing launch activities.
Additional Information
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Location: Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland
Ireland Pay Ranges:
- Ireland: €40,000 - €67,000 EUR Annual
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product design, and process design
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, validation, or manufacturing process implementation
- Proficiency with standard PC and business software applications
- Experience within an FDA-regulated or other regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfer, or manufacturing launch activities
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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