Job Description
Staff Engineer, AO - Stryker Innovation Centre (12 month FTC)
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Engineer to join our Neurosurgical R&D team in Cork, Ireland. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and launching new and exciting neurosurgical products aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Determine technical objectives of engineering assignments and make decisions regarding the direction and results of the assignment.
• Monitor and control progress of work ensuring sound application of engineering principles and the appropriate use of policies and procedures.
• Lead capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation, and validation.
• Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and result analysis.
• Coach and mentor others on functionally related topics.
• 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.
• Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, and PPAP generation & review associated with product launches.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
• Review and approval of validation documentation.
Requirements:
• B.S (Level 8) in an Engineering discipline preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 4 plus years' experience in a similar role. Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry is beneficial.
• Proven track record of working in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Innovative thinker - able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.
• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues.
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools, and validation/verification techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement concurrent tasks.
• Excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, product/process design, and engineering materials.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Certified in validation activities. Green or Black Belt 6 Sigma qualifications an advantage.
• High level of PC skills required. Excellent attention to detail.
Talents We Are Looking For:
• Dedicated high achievers. Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Curious learners. Engineers who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop products.
• Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
• Effective communicators. People who regularly share relevant status updates and effectively articulate issues and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend and implement comprehensive improvements to prevent future issues.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
