Senior Project Engineer, NPI

Why engineering at Stryker? At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: Senior Project Engineer, InstrumentsRole: PermanentLocation: Based in Stryker's R&D Hub for Instruments in Cork.Role: HybridWe are looking for a Engineer with 2yrs plus experience to join our Stryker Instruments NPI division to work on launching next generation surgical instruments. This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing business and help us to continue to make healthcare better.Talents we are looking for:Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulation and industry trends for sales, management and leadership teams.Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.Areas of responsibility:Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.Project manage the introduction of new capital equipment and support the associated qualification and validation activities.Evaluate process layouts in terms of supporting new process integration while ensuring best utilisation of floor space ensuring optimum process flow.Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications. Will assist in the selection of components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.Support capital acquisition activities.Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes.Provide training for manufacturing team members.Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.Review and approval of validation documentation.All other duties as assigned.Qualifications & Skills:B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 2 or more years’ experienceExcellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.Be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.High level of PC Skills required.Excellent attention to detail.About StrykerStryker 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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at