Lead Process Development Engineer (Senior Staff)

Location: Carrigtwohill, Ireland
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. Characterise, develop, 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, characterise, and optimise 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 characterisation, and validation methodologies.

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