Staff Engineer at Stryker

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent technical experience
  • Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business critical projects
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents
  • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment
  • Demonstrable strong analytical & problem solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent presentation and written / verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
  • A team player, with a flexible approach
  • Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven technical leadership ability to negotiate and influence others

Responsibilities

  • Management of multiple significant Engineering projects through PMO
  • Provide Technical leadership from an engineering perspective
  • Continuously improve the performance of the process
  • Provide support to Process Development / Advanced Operations on technology development and application within the manufacturing process
  • Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within manufacturing
  • Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner
  • Validation of equipment and materials
  • Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents
  • Work as part of a cross functional team to ensure system integration is considered on all systems
  • Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and Ops to embed testing into the development and validation
  • Analyse issues that arise, identify root causes of failures, and ensure timely resolution
  • Complete FMEA’s, review and support the development of FDS, SDS, equipment manuals etc
  • Implement procedures for new processes
  • Participate in requirements and design reviews to provide input from a testability and automation perspective
  • Follow required Company Quality and regulatory standards
  • Be a key player in one stream of the automated program developing and implementing of automated equipment
  • All other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementLean ManufacturingFMEAProcess OptimizationEquipment ValidationRoot Cause AnalysisPMOTest StrategyOps Integration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications and experience are required for this Staff Engineer role?

A Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline (or equivalent technical experience) is required, along with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and proven project management skills.

Is this Staff Engineer position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the employment type and duration for this role?

It is a full-time, 23 Month Fixed Term Contract position.

What kind of work environment should I expect in this role?

The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplined, cross-functional team in an aggressive, dynamic, and results-motivated environment.

What skills make a strong candidate for this Staff Engineer position?

Strong communication, influencing, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with technical leadership, the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, and a team player mindset are key.

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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