+ **Associate Apprentice Engineer| Tullagreen** This position provides the Associate Apprentice Engineer, as part of their formal on the job training and college studies, the experience of working within the engineering department of a regulated medical device company. Under close supervision, the apprentice will provide basic engineering process support to a project or function. Under supervision, assist Engineers in providing basic design, technical and operational support to manufacturing processes in connection with the Quality System Improvement Plan. • Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice, system safety and promotion of compliance. • Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues. • Interface with Materials Science, Design and Quality Assurance departments to provide customer with a quality product in a timely manner. • Supports Engineers in the Validation, Appraisal and support of process and material suppliers as required. • Participate in FMEA and PPAP activities associated with product transfers and launches • Under supervision, support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation • Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents. • Participate in cross-functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives. • Apply project management methodologies and Kaizen improvement philosophy to manage production, product, design, process and systems improvements. • Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failures. • Participates in project updates and workshops and presents at the relevant review forums. • All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS Pass (Grade 06 or better) in five leaving certificate subjects, 2 of which must be Maths and a language (English or Irish). • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment an advantage. • Broad general engineering acumen and familiarity with equipment's and manufacturing processes • High level of PC Skills required. • Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders. • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in a fast paced regulated environment. • Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem Solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. • Ability to effectively work cross-functionally • Capable of working autonomously • Fosters a working environment of continuous improvement. • All other duties as assigned Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.