Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials Stryker – Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland 23 Month Fixed Term Contract + full suite of benefits Location: Raheen Business Park, Limerick Work Type: On‑Site About Stryker We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer a comprehensive rewards package, including bonuses, healthcare benefits, insurance, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and service recognition programs. Position Overview In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting, sustaining, and improving manufacturing processes for the Biomaterials (Simplex bone cement) product line within Stryker’s Limerick manufacturing campus. Operating in a highly regulated, hybrid pharmaceutical and medical device environment, the position requires a strong emphasis on process reliability, structured problem‑solving, and strict adherence to GMP, quality, and regulatory standards. You will provide day‑to‑day production and cell support while maintaining ownership of manufacturing performance, reliability, and continuous improvement activities. The role involves leading root‑cause investigations, including high‑value batch investigations, and ensuring manufacturing systems remain validated, robust, and capable of consistently delivering high‑quality product. You will work hands‑on within the Simplex production area—supporting powder and liquid manufacturing processes—and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams across Operations, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance. Key Areas of Responsibility Provide specific technical leadership from an engineering perspective. Own and sustain manufacturing processes within the value streams for Biomaterials products, ensuring product quality, process stability, and regulatory compliance. Lead root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions 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. Ownership of specific cell metrics from an engineering perspective. Technical and operational support to manufacturing operations. Ensure quality of process and product as defined in appropriate manufacturing specifications. Ownership of the Manufacturing Loss and Right First‑Time metric within the cell. Structured problem‑solving. Continuously improve the performance of the processes within the cell. Support the optimisation of cell layout. Provide cross‑functional support on the technical development and application within the manufacturing process. Engage in the implementation of lean manufacturing within the manufacturing cell. Train and mentor operators and engineers. Support and/or manage strategic engineering projects through PMO. Demonstrate measurable and ongoing positive impact on specified cell KPI’s. Validation, appraisal and support of raw material, consumables, equipment and/or processes. Support external manufacturing and Supplier Initiated Change Requests. Support process development and cost reduction activities within the cell. Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents. Providing development and guidance for assigned Co‑op/Technician Engineers, developing and conducting Co‑Op/Technician performance appraisals. Provide leadership to other Manufacturing Engineers and/or Technicians as required. Qualifications Knowledge Skills Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline. Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of strategic cell projects. Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant industry experience. Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents. General understanding of machine safety and CE certification is desirable. Capable of providing technical leadership and influencing and providing technical direction to engineers, Co‑op students, technicians and operators as required. Capable of working as part of a multi‑disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results‑oriented environment. General understanding of GAMP software categories and CSV principles is desirable. 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. Technological expert, willing to source, investigate and specify technological and automation advances. Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven technical leadership ability to negotiate and influence others. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stryker by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading medical device company is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer in Limerick. This full-time role focuses on supporting and improving manufacturing processes for Biomaterials. Responsibilities include leading root-cause analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of manufacturing experience. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential. Competitive benefits included. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading global medical technology company in Cork is seeking a Quality Engineer for an 18-month hybrid contract. This role involves ensuring product quality, supporting process improvements, and participating in audits. Candidates should possess a Level 8 degree in science or engineering and ideally have 0-2 years of industry experience. The company provides full benefits, fostering innovation in the healthcare sector to improve patient outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Quality Engineer role at Stryker This is an 18 month contract with full Stryker benefits. This is a Hybrid role with 2 days a week from home. What you will do Work closely with operations and the business functions to ensure quality performance of product and processes. Approval of NC, builds proficient in problem solving and root causing activities. Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Review of change management activities. Maintain KPIs for monitoring of process quality, perform analysis and interpret trends, take action as necessary. Support execution and analysis of QATs. Advocate of Human Factor practices, familiarity in the science of Human Factor identification, reduction and mitigation. Develop understanding of risk management practices and concepts, ability to become proficiency in process risk. Develop understanding of optimization of inspection methods and sampling. Support First Article Inspections. Developing proficiency in statistical methods and application. Participate and interface in internal audits providing effective narrative and description of topic of expertise, participate in external audits preparation building confidence and proficiency in interactions with same. Assist in the development and review of process and equipment validation/qualification. Build proficiency in validation processes. Support manufacturing transfers to other plants/facilities, execution quality activities. Responsible for initiation, internal containment and support of ship and product holds for potential product escapes. What you will need Masters or Bachelor of Science, Engineering or related subject- Level 8 Degree 0-2 years experience in industry desirable 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading medical technology company in Ireland is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design to join their R&D team. This role focuses on developing innovative solutions for electrosurgery applications, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and over 6 years of experience in mechanical design. This position offers the chance to dramatically impact patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - R&D Stryker, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland 3 days ago - Be among the first 25 applicants Stryker presents an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated R&D team in developing key technology to enable the evolution of new surgical techniques in electrosurgery. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplined team at our Innovation Centre in Cork and focus on establishing the needs of our customers while designing and bringing innovative solutions for electrosurgery applications to market. The Innovation Centre, which features unique design and collaboration workspaces, state‑of‑the‑art prototyping and test facilities, and a simulated operating room, is the first of its kind in Ireland. The centre focuses on the development of new technologies and products to improve patient safety and outcomes during surgery, and increase operating room efficiency across multiple surgical specialties including neuro, spine, ENT and orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will design, develop, refine and evaluate electro‑mechanical components, assemblies or subsystems for electro‑mechanical medical devices. You will use concurrent engineering and rapid prototyping techniques to reduce product time to market whilst adhering to project deadlines and product costs. You will plan and execute successful product development projects, occasionally leading and training team members on technical aspects of product commercialization. What you will do: Technical Responsibilities: Lead research, design, development, modification and evaluation of modules, assemblies, or subsystems Apply and mentor others on advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts Translate user needs to design inputs/specifications and produce complex system level designs independently Conduct, design, and select advanced prototyping and testing Lead and guide in correction of complex product design issues Conduct technology exploration and influence application in the business Develop invention disclosures, patents or trade secrets Business Responsibilities: Contribute to competitive and market strategy by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the market, customer dynamics and competitive offerings Apply strong understanding of clinical procedures to enhance product development Contribute and execute customer facing activities like voice of customer and customer centric design in partnership with internal and external stakeholders Demonstrate financial acumen Med Device Compliance: Mentor others as a business unit expert on the usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations Lead others to create and refine engineering documentation, such as the Design History file and create more progressive technical content Contribute to R&D procedures and development of industry standards working closely with cross‑functional business units General Responsibilities: Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success Identify and lead the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology required Develop, research, prototype, leveraging multiple methodologies for evaluation Contribute to complex product development through release and lead one technical area of expertise Hold self and others accountable to deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities Mentor, develop and inspire others in current and future roles Collaborate and influence others on cross functional teams advancing partnerships to achieve business objectives Minimum Qualifications (Required): Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or BioMedical & 6+ years of work experience Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired): Technical Skills: Experience in developing and optimizing complex designs for mechanical / electro‑mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles Experience in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools to optimize the design In‑depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing and processing methods and technologies to support complex product development Ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members Posted Date: 01/05/2026. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison - Neurovascular We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead and advance Stryker’s European Medical Education strategy and external clinical partnerships for the Neurovascular portfolio. About the Role The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and advancing Stryker’s European Medical Education strategy and external clinical partnerships. This role combines strategic leadership, people management, and high‑level stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will shape industry engagement strategy, strengthen relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific societies, and ensure strong alignment across global, regional, and divisional teams. Preferred location: Amsterdam (EMEA flexible). Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the European physician and industry engagement strategy, align educational needs with global objectives, translate long‑term strategy into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes, analyze evolving market dynamics, competitive trends, and customer needs, and contribute to mid‑ and long‑term strategic vision. Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison: Develop, maintain, and elevate a robust European network of key opinion leaders, establish and strengthen partnerships with scientific societies, research institutions, and leading clinicians, ensure KOL engagement supports high‑quality, compliant, and impactful education programs, and provide clinical and scientific leadership. Medical Education Program Excellence: Set direction for the Medical Education program portfolio, drive continuous improvement in design, quality, and effectiveness of education offerings, define and monitor performance metrics, analyze results, implement improvement plans, and establish communication strategies aligned with global frameworks. People Leadership: Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing Medical Education team, drive performance with clear priorities, structured processes, and effective workload management, recruit, develop, and retain talent to support future organizational needs. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Governance: Foster collaboration with Product Marketing, Sales Training, Commercial, and Medical Education stakeholders, communicate strategy for alignment, manage budgets, evaluate return on investment, prioritize initiatives, and share best practices to support product adoption and improved patient outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 10 years of professional experience Demonstrated experience managing teams and complex, cross‑functional initiatives Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix organization Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation capabilities Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications MBA or equivalent advanced degree 7+ years of experience in medical devices and/or Medical Education 4+ years of people management experience Experience working across regions within a multinational organization Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in parallel and deliver against timelines Additional Information Europe‑wide role with location flexibility Travel required 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global leader in medical technologies is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer in Cork, Ireland. This role involves designing components for medical devices, translating user needs into actionable specifications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with 4+ years of experience in mechanical design or biomedical engineering, ideally with proficiency in CAD tools like Creo or SolidWorks. Join us to make a real impact on healthcare outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Are you excited by the idea of creating something new and contributing to making healthcare better? Do you enjoy the challenge of problem‑solving to come up with a working design that will be used in the real world? Are you enticed by the thought of creating the right solution that will improve the quality of life for patients and make the work of heath care professionals easier and more effective? Then this is the role for you! We have an opportunity for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer who will be part of a program that will shape the future of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery. You will be responsible for developing designs that will seamlessly integrate into an ecosystem of electrical, software and other mechanical components and bringing these to launch. You will be supported by a team of fellow designers as well as cross‑functional colleagues in an environment that will help you to learn and grow and develop your skillsets. We are looking for individuals with a passion for Research and Development and with a demonstrated ability to be creative, to bring an intangible concept to effective physical fruition, and someone who works well in a collaborative team environment. Key Areas of Responsibility Technical Responsibilities Independently research, design, develop, modify, and verify components, modules and sub‑systems for medical devices. Translate user needs to design inputs/ specifications and produce complex system level designs with some guidance. Conduct or design advanced prototyping and testing. Analyze and correct complex product design issues using independent judgment. Business Responsibilities Advance solutions by applying in‑depth knowledge of customer needs, market and competitive offerings. Apply detailed knowledge of clinical procedures to author design inputs. Support Voice of Customer sessions internally and with clinicians. Demonstrate developing financial acumen. Med Device Compliance Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations. Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file. Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System. General Responsibilities Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success. Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology. Support and execute segments of complex multifunctional teams to advance projects through the design /development/launch process. Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build partnership to achieve business objectives. Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills Strong technical ability to develop and optimize designs for mechanical / electro‑mechanical assemblies incorporating DFM principles. Strong technical ability in creating engineering drawings, models, applying GD&T and CAE tools. Adept at applying knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to product design. Ability to communicate moderate complexity plans and technical information to team members. Preferred Skills / Engineering tools Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo, SolidWorks or equivalent). Education Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical & 4+ years of work experience. 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stryker by 2×. Get notified about new Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Cork, County Cork, Ireland . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Packaging Engineer (12 months FTC - Maternity cover) Position Summary The Senior Packaging Engineer, R&D Packaging will be a member on new product development and sustaining project teams with responsibilities for development of packaging components, artwork design, design verification, shelf life testing and compliance related activities. This resource will also lead teams on special activities and research which have business impact. What you will do Execute packaging usability research and participate in Voice of the Customer activities. Develop packaging components that improve the customer experience, working with a drafter to develop 3D models and Artwork. Demonstrate development life cycle knowledge through delivery of high quality deliverables. Work cooperatively with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, R&D device designers, supply chain, vendors, and distribution centers – across geographies – to ensure project success. Build Quality into all aspects of product development and support by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements and leading improvements and development of solutions that make it easier for the organization to maintain compliance in complex areas (such as ever-evolving regulatory requirements worldwide). Support audits, non-conformances and CAPAs as needed. Lead small-scale Packaging projects to drive changes across the packaging team. Mentor or supervise technical staff as needed. Role-model a high level of service and responsibility in managing a high and varied workload from internal clients and working to tight timelines. What you will need B.S. degree in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical engineering or applicable technical field. 2+ years of experience Medical device industry experience preferred Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech or pharmaceutical packaging design development. Demonstrated experience in resolving design and process related packaging issues on commercial products Functional knowledge of Design Controls and Industry standards in Packaging Design (11607, ASTM, ISTA) Experienced in Statistical Analysis, interpretation and communication of results Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong technical capabilities and project management capability to develop aspects of assigned projects on time and within budget. 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. Location Cork, County Cork, Ireland Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
