R&D Associate Manager, Product Engineering at Stryker

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science) with a Minimum of 6 years experience
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering field is desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Open minded - able to recognize good ideas
Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things
Execute complex problem-solving techniques related to design/technical issues
Independently determines and develops approach to resolving end customers product related issues, through problem solving and troubleshooting product design, and product training
Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical design
Good understanding of statistical tools and validation/verification techniques
Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks
Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues and make decisions using independent judgement
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience with recruiting, people development is desirable
Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures with an in depth understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements
Knowledge of packaging standards highly desirable
PC Literate (word processing, spreadsheets, data base) and strong knowledge of project Management tools is essential
Willingness to travel 20%

Responsibilities

Lead a team to support the successful implementation of new global regulations
Communicate with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering and advanced operations to resolve issues and optimize design for manufacturability and efficiency. Ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable and reliable
Lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify, determine product requirements, generate production drawings for parts and assemblies and develop and manage full product design documentation
Lead design portions of projects for design to manufacturing and sterilization
Evaluate and optimize concepts for mechanical function and manufacturability. Develop designs and create prototypes from customer concepts and/or specs to test and validate ideas
Work with advanced quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols
Define targets, KPIs, performance objectives, etc. for individuals within functional role, and manage direct reports to meet or exceed these targets
Recruit, select, and on-board top talent
Develop talent within team to increase performance
Actively address performance issues on team
Mentor and provide technical support to reports and colleagues within the broader R&D team
Maintain a high level of team engagement
Accountable for achieving packaging design performance and quality objectives, project planning and effective execution, as well as communicating project status and escalating issues when appropriate
Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to determine the required type of materials, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special-handling requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignPackaging DesignCADDesign for ManufacturabilityPrototypingEngineering DrawingsRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipProject ManagementSupplier CommunicationQuality EngineeringSterilization ProcessesMechanical DesignKPIsTalent Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications and experience are required for the R&D Associate Manager role?

A Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science with a minimum of 6 years experience is required; a Master’s degree or PhD is desirable.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is a Permanent Hybrid role based in Carrigtwohill, Cork.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The role involves leading a team to support new global regulations, communicating with suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability, generating production drawings, developing prototypes, and managing direct reports including recruitment and performance management.

What leadership skills are needed for this position?

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ability to define targets and KPIs for team members, mentor reports, maintain high team engagement, and address performance issues.

What makes a strong candidate for this R&D Associate Manager position?

Strong candidates will have an engineering degree with 6+ years experience, innovative thinking, complex problem-solving skills, good mechanical design judgment, and leadership experience in team management and talent development.

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters

1941Year Founded

$423.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans

Supplemental health benefits

Flexible Spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.

Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.

Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.

Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.

Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.

The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.

Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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