Permanent role based in Carrigtwohill, Cork
Associate Manager – NPD Operations
Position Summary
The Associate Manager Team Leader will lead a portion of the R&D Engineering Services team to provide engineering and Technical Support services to new product development teams in the Stryker Cork Innovation Centre.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Support technology research and new product development projects through the identification, development and provision of technologies and services in the following key areas:
* Rapid prototyping capabilities, systems and techniques to continuously reduce new product development lead-times.
* CAD and mathematical modeling systems and techniques to accurately model product surface geometry and analyze mechanical and structural behavior.
* Quantitative and qualitative test and measurement systems to accurately and quickly evaluate and verify product performance.
* May review engineering test reports and approves as Lead Technician. Will ensure sound application of engineering principles is used and design intent is being followed/achieved during Design Verification testing.
* Development and implementation of the necessary systems, procedures and protocols ensuring that they meet and adhere to FD QSR and ISO 13481 design control requirements.
* Assist in the establishment of individual and team goals and ensure delivery of exceptional performance to internal and external customers.
* Works with PM’s to ensure accuracy in planning and excellence in delivery of projects.
* Ensure Housekeeping is kept to a high standard.
* Responsible for the leadership, supervision, mentoring, and development of direct reports in R&D Engineering Services.
* Recruit, coach, train and develop exceptional engineering talent.
* Environmental Health & Safety of Engineering Services Team Lead.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills
* Wide knowledge of machining processes, rapid prototyping techniques and/or Test systems, computer aided design and manufacturing systems.
* 4+ years experience in Research and Development and/or New Product introduction.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* Must have ability to manage multiple project requests simultaneously.
* Advanced maths and measuring skills.
* Excellent problem solving skills.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Computer hardware/software skills.
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
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 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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