Senior Project Engineer, R&D

Stryker Ireland, Ltd.

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Cork, Ireland Until 10/5/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of innovative orthopedic products from concept through market launch within a regulated medical device environment. The role focuses on technical execution, product development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer, clinical, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position also provides guidance and technical support to engineering colleagues while contributing expertise to project activities.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with clinical advisors to gather input for the design and evaluation of new Trauma and Extremities products, organizing cadaver labs and consultant meetings, and developing implant and instruments. 

What you will do

  • Direct and manage the workflow of engineers within the scope of assigned projects
  • Interface with clinical advisors to gather input for design and evaluation of new products in Trauma and Extremities. This includes organizing and managing cadaver labs and consultant panel meetings
  • Model and detail implant and instrument designs utilizing Pro/Engineer design software
  • Manage the design control creation through the New Product Development Process (NPDP). Work with Program Managers and oversee technical teams to ensure project plans adhere to agreed upon timelines and are within the scope of the NPDP guidelines
  • Lead and participate on cross-functional design teams to develop new product, address design issues, and maintain existing designs
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and relationships with clinical advisors to develop innovative solutions to solve problems and satisfy customer needs
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key design consulting groups in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs
  • Mentor other engineers in project management best practices and industry trends

What you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Science, or a related field of study is required for this position.
  • Minimum of 3 years of product development experience in the medical device industry or equivalent is also required.
  • Ideal candidates should also possess the following skills/experiences:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex product development initiatives from concept through
  • release.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply design controls within a regulated industry
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve work objectives both independently and as a leader/member of
  • a work team
  • Demonstrated experience with a parametric CAD design package. Pro/Engineer Preferred

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Ireland Pay Ranges:

  • Ireland: €47,000 - €77,000 EUR Annual

  

 

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.  In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

 

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

  

 

Travel Percentage: 10%
About this role

Summary

Lead product development, design, and cross-functional collaboration in regulated medical devices.

Job title

Senior Project Engineer, R&D

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

medical device

Location requirements

Cork, Ireland; hybrid work allowed

Salary

$47k–$77k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

design controlsproduct developmentCADregulatory knowledgeproject management

Preferred skills

parametric CADmedical device industry experienceleadership

Specializations

product developmentmedical devicesdesign controlsCADregulatory compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cork, Ireland

Hybrid City