Staff Additive Technology Engineer
Term: 23 months initially
Location: Stryker Anngrove, Cork
Hybrid Working.
Role Summary:
This role will collaborate closely with process owners in technology development and key partners on the digital team to define and execute strategies for the seamless integration of new hardware, process improvements, and product workflows into our digital ecosystem.
The successful candidate will support the research, development, testing, and qualification of digital tools in partnership with internal stakeholders and external software developers. They will independently develop solutions to a range of moderately complex technical challenges, applying sound engineering judgment and innovative thinking.
Leveraging the latest engineering techniques, the candidate will contribute to reducing product time to market while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, project timelines, and cost targets.
The role also involves building strong working relationships across internal and external teams and may include providing guidance or training to other team members as needed.
What you will do:
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.
May lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.
Will analyse equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis. Lead and/or participate in process review meetings.
Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.
Provide training for manufacturing team members.
Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
Review and approval of validation documentation.
All other duties as assigned.
What you will need:
B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 4 or more years’ experience or a related Master’s degree.
Experience translating user needs into process flows and requirements.
Ability to develop robust testing plans for new software developments and validations.
Strong understanding of additive manufacturing data preparation and build file management.
Experience with scripting languages such as python.
Experience in automation.
Proven track record of working in a team-based environment.
Excellent 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.
Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), statistical tools, and validation/verification techniques.
Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product and process design.
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
Excellent attention to detail.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please reach out.
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