Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials

stryker· Howmedica International SdeRL
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📍 Limerick, IrelandFull time💰 EUR 54K–90K

About this role

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Biomaterials

Contract: 23-Month FTC with view to extend + Full Suite of Benefits
Location: Raheen Business Park, Limerick
Work Type: On-Site

About the Role

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer – Biomaterials, you’ll play a key role in supporting, sustaining and improving manufacturing processes across our Biomaterials product lines.

This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll work closely with Operations, Quality, Validation and Maintenance to ensure our processes remain safe, reliable, compliant and capable of consistently delivering high-quality products.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing processes, lead technical problem-solving and deliver improvements that have a measurable impact on the operation.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide technical leadership across Biomaterials manufacturing processes and value streams.

  • Own and improve manufacturing processes within the value streams, ensuring quality, stability and compliance.

  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to resolve product and process issues.

  • Deliver continuous improvement and cost reduction projects focused on OEE, yield and scrap reduction, using Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven techniques.

  • Provide hands-on technical and operational support to manufacturing.

  • Take ownership of key cell metrics, including Manufacturing Loss and Right First Time.

  • Drive structured problem-solving and ongoing process improvement.

  • Support process validation, equipment, raw material and consumable assessments.

  • Lead or support strategic engineering projects and process development initiatives.

  • Work cross-functionally to troubleshoot and implement improvements.

  • Train and mentor operators, technicians, Co-Op students and engineers, providing technical guidance and support.

  • Provide leadership and technical direction to other Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians as required.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills 

  • Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a relevant discipline.

  • 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant industry.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

  • Proven ability to provide technical leadership, influence others and make effective decisions.

  • Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and non-technical teams.

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.

  • Experience with powder/liquid blending, chemical synthesis or Biomaterials would be advantageous.

  • Lean/Six Sigma, automation or project management experience would also be beneficial.

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Ireland Pay Ranges:

  • Ireland: €54,000 - €90,000 EUR Annual

  

 

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.  In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

 

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

  

 

Travel Percentage: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials role at stryker?
The listed salary for this Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials position at stryker is EUR 54K–90K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials position at stryker located?
This Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials role at stryker is based in Limerick, Ireland. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials role at stryker full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials role in the Howmedica International SdeRL department at stryker.
Which team or department does the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials at stryker belong to?
This Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials position is part of the Howmedica International SdeRL department at stryker. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials position at stryker?
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When was the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials job at stryker posted?
This Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials position at stryker was posted on Aug 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Biomaterials
stryker · 💰 EUR 54K–90K
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