Senior Staff R&D Engineer, Mechanical

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team at the Stryker R&D Instruments Innovation Centre located in Cork. This role operates on a hybrid basis, requiring presence in the office three days per week, balancing teamwork and remote flexibility. You will collaborate closely with multiple disciplines including Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Sciences, Marketing, and Project Management to spearhead the design and delivery of innovative interventional medical products that make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research, design, development, modifications, and evaluation of modules, assemblies, or subsystems to meet advanced product requirements.
• Mentor team members by sharing expertise in advanced engineering principles and concepts.
• Convert user requirements into detailed design inputs and independently create complex system-level designs.
• Design, implement, and select cutting-edge prototyping and testing methods.
• Resolve complex product design issues and guide corrective actions.
• Explore new technologies and influence their integration into business operations.
• Develop intellectual property including invention disclosures, patents, and trade secrets.
• Contribute to market and competitive strategy through deep understanding of customer needs and competitor products.
• Leverage strong knowledge of clinical procedures to improve product development efforts.
• Engage in customer-facing activities such as gathering the voice of the customer and applying customer-centric design principles.
• Exhibit financial insight to support business decisions.
• Provide mentorship on medical device industry standards, including design requirements and testing strategies in compliance with regulations.
• Lead the preparation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as Design History Files, enhancing technical content quality.
• Participate in R&D procedures development and contribute to evolving industry standards in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure timely project success and continuous process improvement.
• Lead initiatives to improve procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technologies.
• Drive product development complexity from research through prototyping and final release, championing one area of technical expertise.
• Maintain high-quality results with passion and accountability, meeting business goals effectively.
• Inspire, develop, and mentor colleagues both in current roles and for future responsibilities.
• Foster collaboration and influence partnerships across multiple functional teams to advance business objectives.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least six years of professional experience in engineering roles, preferably in medical device development.

Preferred Technical Expertise

• Proven experience developing and optimizing complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies with emphasis on Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Proficient in producing engineering drawings, 3D models, applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to refine designs.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and processing methods pertinent to sophisticated product creation.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical plans and information to diverse teams and stakeholders.

Compensation Information

• Annual salary range in Ireland: €62,000 to €105,000.
• Compensation structure may include base salary, performance incentives such as bonuses or commissions, as well as access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information

Stryker is committed to transparency and supporting candidates through clear information about compensation and benefits as they move through the recruitment process. The company is a global leader in medical technologies, impacting over 150 million lives annually by providing advanced solutions in the fields of MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine.