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Senior Staff Engineer Advanced Operations

Stryker

Senior Staff Engineer Advanced Operations

full-timePosted: Aug 27, 2026Updated: Aug 28, 2026Ireland, Cork

Job Description

Work Flexibility: HybridJob DescriptionLead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff)Location: Carrigtwohill, IrelandWork Arrangement: HybridJoin Stryker's NPI team and play a key role in developing the advanced manufacturing processes used to produce precision surgical blades that support knee replacement procedures. As a senior technical contributor, you will lead end-to-end process development activities, working directly with industrial laser welding, CNC equipment, and validation methodologies to create robust, scalable manufacturing solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and innovation to bring new manufacturing technologies from concept to production. Characterise, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands-on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.What You Will DoLead engineering projects by defining technical objectives, determining project direction, and driving successful outcomes.Lead capital equipment acquisition activities including equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and validation.Develop, characterise, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands-on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions in accordance with established product development procedures.Ensure manufacturing processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.Review and approve validation documentation and support process verification and qualification activities.Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary project teams.What You Will NeedRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment.Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development.Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques.Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and design-related technical challenges.Preferred QualificationsGreen Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification.Experience with industrial laser welding, CNC manufacturing equipment, process characterisation, and validation methodologies.#IJ Ireland Pay Ranges:Ireland: €62,000 - €105,000 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%

Locations

  • Ireland, Cork

Skills Required

  • manufacturingintermediate
  • Design for Manufacturingintermediate
  • industrial laser weldingintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. (degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline)
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment. (experience, 6 years)
  • Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development. (experience)
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques. (experience)
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). (experience)
  • Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and design-related technical challenges. (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. (degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline)
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment. (experience, 6 years)
  • Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development. (experience)
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques. (experience)
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). (experience)
  • Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and design-related technical challenges. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification. (certification)
  • Experience with industrial laser welding, CNC manufacturing equipment, process characterisation, and validation methodologies. (experience)
  • Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification. (certification)
  • Experience with industrial laser welding, CNC manufacturing equipment, process characterisation, and validation methodologies. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects by defining technical objectives, determining project direction, and driving successful outcomes.
  • Lead capital equipment acquisition activities including equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and validation.
  • Develop, characterise, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands-on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.
  • Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions in accordance with established product development procedures.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
  • Review and approve validation documentation and support process verification and qualification activities.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Lead engineering projects by defining technical objectives, determining project direction, and driving successful outcomes.
  • Lead capital equipment acquisition activities including equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and validation.
  • Develop, characterise, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands-on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.
  • Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions in accordance with established product development procedures.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
  • Review and approve validation documentation and support process verification and qualification activities.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary project teams.

Benefits

  • general: Ireland: €62,000 - €105,000 EUR Annual
  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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