Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Value Stream)
Contract: Permanent + full suite of benefits
Location: Model Farm Road, Cork
Business Area: Neurovascular
Work Type: On-Site
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Position Overview
In this role, you will play a key part in developing, optimising, and sustaining manufacturing processes for advanced neurovascular medical devices used in the treatment of strokes and aneurysms.
The position demands a strong emphasis on precision, process reliability, and adherence to stringent regulatory and quality standards.
You will be responsible for driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across all stages of complex assembly operations, ensuring validated manufacturing systems consistently deliver exceptional product quality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Own and sustain
manufacturing processes within the value streams
for Neurovascular products, ensuring product quality, process stability, and regulatory compliance.
Lead
root cause analysis
and implement
corrective
to address product and process issues.
Identify and deliver
continuous improvement (CI) and cost reduction
projects focused on
OEE, yield, and scrap reduction
, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical techniques.
Execute
process and equipment changes
under Stryker's quality system, including documentation, risk assessment, validation, and change control.
Support ongoing
process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
and maintain a validated state through periodic reviews and revalidations as required.
Partner with
Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
teams to improve equipment uptime, throughput, and reliability.
Lead
data collection, analysis, and reporting
on key performance metrics (yield, downtime, cost per unit, etc.) and drive improvements based on findings.
Support and lead
audits, CAPA closure, and documentation updates
to ensure compliance with ISO ***** and FDA QSR standards.
Train and mentor technicians and operators on process changes, standard work, and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Contribute to cross-site collaboration, sharing best practices and lessons learned across Stryker's Cork and global manufacturing network.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in
Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering
(or related discipline).
Minimum
4+ years of experience
in
manufacturing or process engineering
, ideally in a
regulated medical device
or
high-volume precision assembly
environment.
Proven expertise in
continuous improvement, process optimisation, and problem solving
(Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
Strong understanding of
manufacturing documentation
,
change control
, and
validation processes
.
Solid experience with
CAPA management
, risk analysis (PFMEA), and troubleshooting production issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and work cross-functionally.
Strong technical judgment and a hands-on approach to resolving complex engineering challenges.
Why Join Stryker Cork
Be part of a world-class
Neurovascular manufacturing hub
focused on precision, safety, and innovation.
Collaborate with a talented, diverse team committed to operational excellence.
Grow your career in a
globally recognised organisation
that invests in its people and values integrity, accountability, and inclusion.
Thrive in a culture that celebrates teamwork, continuous improvement, and life-changing innovation.
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