Lead Engineer - Process Development,

Lead Process Development Engineer (Snr Staff)

Division: Stryker Instruments, NPI

Location: Carrigtwohill

Role: Hybrid

Position Summary

Responsible for creating a work practice and environment that pushes the boundaries of conventional manufacturing.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• 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 associated with product transfers and launches.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
• Review and approval of validation documentation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 6 or more years' experience
• Proven track record of working in a team based environment.
• 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.
• Green or Black Belt 6 Sigma qualifications an advantage.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail.