Job Title: Process Development Engineer (Staff)
Reports to Associate Manager, 23-month Fixed Term Contract based in Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland
Position Summary
Independently determines and develops approaches to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Uses latest engineering techniques to reduce product time to market while adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines, and product costs.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* 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.
* 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.
* Lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation, and validation.
* Analyse equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, 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.
* Complete capability studies for in-process inspection and generate subsequent inspection documentation.
* Conduct MSA studies for new products and new processes.
* Provide training for manufacturing team members.
* Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
* Review and approval of validation documentation.
Required Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 4 or more years' experience.
Preferred Skills
* 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 recognize good ideas.
* Innovative thinker - should be able to envision new and better ways of doing things.
* Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues.
* Good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
* Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools, and validation/verification techniques.
* Analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement concurrent tasks.
* Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product, and process design.
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have the ability to understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
* Experience in validation activities.