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Research & Design Engineer

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

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has just opened up with our leading Medtech Client for a Research and Development Engineer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Product Development and Design

  • Concept to Manufacture: Drive product development from proof of concept through to manufacturing readiness, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and user-focused design.

  • Technical Review and Analysis: Contribute to technical reviews, interpret experimental data, and participate in brainstorming sessions to influence design direction.

  • Prototyping and Iteration: Develop prototypes using techniques such as vacuum forming, injection moulding, dip moulding, heat sealing, laser cutting, and 3D printing to validate design concepts.

  • Design Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical reports, and requirements documentation.

  • Material and Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate and source materials, components, and suppliers to optimize design and manufacturability.

  • Design Communication: Effectively communicate design decisions, interpreting research literature and test results to enhance product designs.

  • Risk Management and Compliance: Collaborate with design assurance to conduct risk assessments through Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

  • Design for Assembly (DFA): Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure DFA principles are integrated throughout the design process.

Testing, Analysis, and Development

  • Feasibility and Verification Testing: Develop test methods to assess feasibility and verify design requirements, ensuring product safety and effectiveness.

  • Prototyping and Validation: Build prototypes to validate design concepts, using iterative testing and feedback to optimize designs.

  • Experimental Analysis: Utilize experimental data and user feedback to refine designs, ensuring high standards of safety, usability, and effectiveness.

Project Leadership and Execution

  • Technical Ownership: Take personal responsibility for critical and complex technical tasks, driving project success and maintaining timelines.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers, Project Manager, and RA/QA teams to ensure project alignment and quality standards.

  • Timeline and Goal Management: Manage project timelines effectively, ensuring on-time delivery of project goals while maintaining high-quality standards.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

  • Design Optimization: Continuously improve product designs by incorporating new technologies, materials, and methods.

  • Creative Problem Solving: Leverage creative problem-solving skills to overcome design challenges and drive innovation.

Job requirements

  • Educational Background:

    • Minimum Level 8 degree in Engineering, as per the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Ireland.

  • Professional Experience:

    • 2-5 years of experience in product development, preferably within the medical device industry. (Eng I and II will be considered)

    • Experience in design for assembly (DFA) for mid to high-volume manufacturing of medical devices and/or consumer products.

    • Proven track record in CAD modelling of complex geometries and assemblies for consumer devices.

    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding and rapid prototyping (3D printing).

    • Experience creating documentation for Medical Device Design History Files, including Risk Management, Design Inputs, Test Method Design, and formal testing protocols and reports.

    • Demonstrated experience working towards medical device regulatory requirements and standards, including FDA guidance, MDR guidance, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.

    • Methodical and structured approach to product development, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Technical Skills

  • CAD Proficiency:

    • Proficiency in CAD modelling (experience with CREO is preferred but not mandatory).

    • Ability to design complex geometries and assemblies for medical devices and consumer products.

  • Testing and Validation:

    • Hands-on experience with feasibility testing, verification testing, and test method development.

    • Ability to create robust test methods and analyze test data to guide design iteration.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

  • Cross-functional Collaboration:

    • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, Design Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.

  • Stakeholder Communication:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey design decisions and technical information to stakeholders.

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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