Staff Engineer, AO - Stryker Innovation Centre

(12 month FTC) Hybrid Working

Position Summary
Stryker Advanced Operations is looking for a Staff Engineer, motivated and determined to deliver best-in-class medical devices with our Neurosurgical R&D team in Cork, Ireland. You will be part of a team in a fast paced, high energy business unit, focused on advancing neurosurgery and transforming the lives of patients through the development and launch of exciting new technologies.

What you will do:
As Staff Engineer in Stryker Advanced Operations supporting the Neurosurgical Business Unit, you will design, develop, lead and be part of a cross-functional team working on launching new and exciting neurosurgical products aimed at improving patient outcomes and that make healthcare better!
In this role, you will:

• Determines the technical objectives of engineering assignments and makes decisions regarding the direction and the results of the assignment.
  
• Will 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.
  
• Will analyse equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. May lead or act as independent reviewer in process review meetings.
  
• Will 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.
  
• Will select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Work with quality engineers to develop component specific testing and inspection protocols.
  
• 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.
  

What you will need:

• 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. Be open minded with the ability to recognise good ideas.
  
• Innovative thinker - should be able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.
  
• Experience in executing complex problem solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues. Good instincts and sound judgement for mechanical and structural design.
  
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
  
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise 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.

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