Staff Engineer - Stryker Limerick

(23 month FTC)

What you will do:

• Works with engineering leaders to deliver business objectives 

• Responsible for assisting in the development of a world class-manufacturing practises within a production cell.  

• Leading technical support on specific cell product and process issues.  

• Line performance monitoring and execution of structured planned activities to optimise overall equipment effectiveness.  

• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and process work instructions compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

• Leading technical improvements under the business’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).  

• Provision of technical support to the process/maintenance technicians and other manufacturing/equipment engineers.  

•Provide engineering support for new product and new process introductions. 

• Lead or support a validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation. 

• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes. 

• Carry out structured problem solving using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. 

• Responsibility for strategic cell projects (value stream and cross functional) as assigned by the company, including the scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate.  

• Collaborating with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, and always practicing good team work in support of the day to day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targets. 

• Fostering a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Stryker’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support, in particular ensuring that employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.  

• Observing the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all times. 

• Continuous monitoring and reporting of variables that feed into the business performance metrics, and pro-active identification and resolution of issues around any deficits in same.  

• Adherence to, and enforcement of all Environment Health and Safety (EHS) requirements on site. 

• Elimination and/or management of material risks on the production floor in conjunction with other departments.  

• Undertaking, where appropriate, a Subject Matter Expert’s role for Regulatory Audit purpose. 

Required Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in an engineering discipline.

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents.

• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment.

• Demonstrable strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.