{"id":1150558,"url":"https://alion.io/job/stryker-gqo-manufacturing-operations-graduate-program-september-2027","title":"GQO Manufacturing Operations Graduate Program - September 2027","company":{"id":2579,"name":"Stryker","domain":"stryker.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/stryker","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":89,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.775,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":26,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Cork, Ireland"],"countries":["IE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":44000,"max":null,"currency":"EUR","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":50224},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T17:28:06Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T12:46:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Work Flexibility: HybridStryker is delighted to share that we are now accepting applications for our Stryker GQO Manufacturing Operations Development Programme - to begin in September 2027. \nThe programme is a 23-month structured programme that provides participants the opportunity to be part of a site based Operations and Manufacturing team, with exposure to cutting edge technology varying from traditional manufacturing processes to additive manufacturing and robotics, across the Joint Replacement Stryker division T in Ireland. The programme focuses on developing the skillset, mindset and toolkit of each participant to enable them for success within Manufacturing Operations to support our wider business to be successful.\nDuring each rotational assignment participants will be responsible for (not limited to):\nParticipating in various project teams.\n\nWork with a highly creative manufacturing team to invent and develop innovative new product concepts.\n\nImplementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.\n\nImplement quality systems and work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Advanced Operations\n\nProvide process validation support both internally and with vendors.\n\nDevelop and qualify new test equipment and methods.\n\nResearch, specify and qualify new test or prototyping equipment.\n\nParticipate in various trainings to develop your skillset, mindset and toolkit.\n\nWhat Are We Looking For?\nDedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are determined & driven to ensure commitments are met, projects are delivered and meets regulations and expectations.\n\nCurious learners: People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to be creative which supports the development of new ideas from concept into reality.\n\nCollaborative Partners: People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.\n\nWhat You Need?\nCandidates in a Level 8 or above Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Biomedical/ Electrical/ Electronic/ Software/ Digital / BIS/ Project Management Discipline-Based Degree.\n\nCandidates must have/will have attained the above by September 2026.\n\nSelf-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.\n\nThe individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.\n\nStrong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and with global teams.\n\nBasic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product, and process design.\n\nBenefits of Working in Stryker:\nSecure a place on our Graduate Programme and you’ll enjoy a remuneration package that is unsurpassed, including:\nPermanent Contract.\n\nAnnual Target Bonus.\n\nShare Option Scheme.\n\nPension Scheme.\n\nHealth Care.\n\nExcellent opportunity for Progression and Development.\n\nHybrid Working. Flexible Working Hours.\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme.\n\nEmployee Resource Groups, and Sports and Social Groups.\n\nTraining and support with a dedicated mentor from day one.\n\nStryker\nStryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. Stryker is committed to delivering exceptional results to patients so they can continue to live healthy, active lifestyles. \nA wide and diverse range of Stryker products are manufactured in Ireland including hip and knee system implants, bone cement, surgical blades and micro-rotary burs which are used for cutting, drilling, burring, and shaping bone and soft tissue during orthopaedic, spine, ear, nose and throat plastic surgery. Our neurovascular Ireland product pipeline represents a broad offering of detachable coils for the treatment of haemorrhagic stroke (the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain) and ischemic stroke (a blockage in a blood vessel in the brain). \nStryker offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference. It is our privilege to create medical technology that exceeds our customers’ expectations and improves peoples’ lives around the world. \nWe give employees the opportunity to develop their career based on each individual’s strengths, performance and potential, including the possibility to move geographically, functionally, laterally, and vertically. Stryker is a career destination for engaged passionate and talented people who seek innovation, growth, and opportunity.\nIreland: €44,000 EUR Annual\nAt 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.\nIf 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.\nTravel Percentage: None","description_format":"text","description_chars":5385,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Hybrid work"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Ireland","iso":"IE","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Process Manufacturing","Health Care"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T17:28:06Z"}],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":50224,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/stryker-gqo-manufacturing-operations-graduate-program-september-2027","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/stryker-gqo-manufacturing-operations-graduate-program-september-2027.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T17:19:30Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}