Lead Engineer - Process Development,
Stryker Ireland, Ltd.
Apply to this job Cork, Ireland Until 8/21/2026 6+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff)
Location: Carrigtwohill, Ireland
Division: Stryker Instruments – New Product Introduction (NPI)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Division: Stryker Instruments – New Product Introduction (NPI)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Join Stryker's NPI team and play a key role in developing the advanced manufacturing processes used to produce precision surgical blades that support knee replacement procedures. As a senior technical contributor, you will lead end-to-end process development activities, working directly with industrial laser welding, CNC equipment, and validation methodologies to create robust, scalable manufacturing solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and innovation to bring new manufacturing technologies from concept to production. characterisationDevelop, characterise, and optimise manufacturing processes through hands-on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.
What You Will Do
- Lead engineering projects by defining technical objectives, determining project direction, and driving successful outcomes.
- Lead capital equipment acquisition activities including equipment specification, supplier engagement, installation, and validation.
- Develop, characterize, and optimize manufacturing processes through hands-on testing, analysis, and process experimentation.
- Provide engineering support for new product and process introductions in accordance with established product development procedures.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet product, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
- Review and approve validation documentation and support process verification and qualification activities.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across multidisciplinary project teams.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, product development, or a related engineering environment.
- Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical methodologies, validation, and verification techniques.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and design-related technical challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with industrial laser welding, CNC manufacturing equipment, process characterization, and validation methodologies.
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Travel Percentage: 10%About this role
Summary
Lead process development activities for manufacturing surgical blades, including equipment, validation, and process optimization.
Job title
Lead Engineer - Process Development
Experience level
6+ years
Minimum experience
6+ years exp
Industry
medical devices
Location requirements
Hybrid in Cork, Ireland with some travel allowed
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
mechanical engineeringprocess developmentvalidate manufacturing processesinterpret engineering drawingsstructured problem solving
Preferred skills
six sigmalaser weldingCNC equipment
Specializations
manufacturingprocess developmentlaser weldingCNCvalidation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Cork, Ireland
Hybrid City
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