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Design Engineer

  • On-site
    • Galway, Connaught, Ireland
  • Engineering (Design/ R&D / Mechanical / NPI)

Job description

Our client a leading medical device company in Galway are hiring a Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing organization developing cutting edge medical device products.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Product Design and Development

  • Concept Generation: Create innovative design ideas and concepts that meet high-level user needs and design requirements.

  • CAD Design and Visualization: Utilize CAD tools such as CREO and SolidWorks to generate detailed product designs, including rendered visuals using Keyshot or other visualization software.

  • Material and Component Selection: Explore and evaluate materials, components, and suppliers to optimize product design and functionality.

  • User-Centric Design: Ensure patient-centric design by collaborating with clinical and marketing teams to define product user needs.

  • Design Documentation: Produce 2D CAD drawings detailing design components and assemblies for suppliers and manufacturing.

  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA): Embed DFM and DFA principles into the design from the concept stage to ensure cost-effective and efficient manufacturing.

  • Design Requirements Definition: Translate high-level user needs into detailed design requirements and specifications.

  • Prototyping and Iteration: Develop prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques for rigid, flexible, soft, and textile materials to validate design concepts.

Testing, Analysis, and User Feedback

  • User Testing and Human Factors:

    • Lead user testing groups to evaluate product designs in real-world settings, gathering insights for iterative improvements.

    • Create user testing protocols for formative and summative testing, compliant with IEC 62366-1 standards.

  • Concept Validation: Conduct testing and analysis of design concepts to validate safety, effectiveness, and user experience.

  • Design Optimization: Use feedback from user testing and clinical evaluations to refine and improve product designs.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication

  • Design Communication: Clearly communicate design decisions, interpret literature and test results, and influence design direction through collaboration and brainstorming sessions.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clinical teams, marketing, and manufacturing partners to ensure product designs meet user needs and manufacturing requirements.

  • Supplier and Partner Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure timely project delivery and quality standards.

Project Leadership and Execution

  • Project Ownership: Lead the completion of tasks and projects through a structured and planned approach to product development.

  • Timeline Management: Manage timelines effectively, ensuring timely project delivery by coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation and continuous improvement through creative problem-solving and iterative design development.

Job requirements

  • Product Development Experience:

    • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in product design, preferably in the medical device industry or consumer products.

    • Proven track record of working on multiple product design projects from concept to manufacture.

  • Design Skills:

    • Expertise in CAD surfacing (experience with CREO is preferred, but training can be provided).

    • Strong sketching and aesthetic design skills.

    • Experience designing parts for injection moulding is highly desirable.

  • Prototyping and Testing:

    • Proficiency in rapid prototyping using FDM, SLS, and SLA 3D printing.

    • Demonstrated ability to create robust tests for design concepts, predict outcomes, and guide design iteration.

    • Hands-on experience with machined prototypes and benchtop skills for manufacturing prototypes.

  • Manufacturing and Assembly:

    • Demonstrated experience with design for assembly and manufacturing.

    • Knowledge of plastics forming techniques such as injection molding, dip moulding, blow moulding, and thermoforming is advantageous.

Human Factors and Usability

  • User-Centric Design:

    • Prior experience in designing and executing usability studies, incorporating human factors and user experience into product design.

    • Ability to develop and execute user testing protocols compliant with IEC 62366-1 standards.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and collaborate in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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