Location: Stryker Springhill, Carrigtwohill, Cork
- Lead process development, optimisation, and cost-reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Manage the introduction of new products and processes, supporting transfer and launch activities.
- Own equipment qualification activities from machine design through process validation.
- Project manage the implementation of new capital equipment, including qualification and validation deliverables.
- Apply structured root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to resolve process and manufacturing challenges.
- Evaluate and optimise manufacturing layouts to improve process flow, floor space utilisation, and quality performance.
- Participate in equipment and component selection and collaborate with quality teams to define testing and inspection requirements.
- Develop and review manufacturing and quality documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies, and validation records.
- Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with laser welding and/or laser marking processes.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting.
- Experience managing projects involving manufacturing equipment or process implementation.
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, validation, or new product introduction activities.
- Experience developing manufacturing and quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, PPAP, or MSA studies.
Ireland Pay Ranges:
- Ireland: €47,000 - €77,000 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: 10%
Skills Required
- Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with laser welding and/or laser marking processes.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting.
- Experience managing projects involving manufacturing equipment or process implementation.
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, validation, or new product introduction activities.
- Experience developing manufacturing and quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, PPAP, or MSA studies.
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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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 www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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