R&D Engineer

Job description

Medical Devices

Permanent

Ireland

€40,000 - €60,000

Research & Development Engineer

An Extraordinary role on offer as a Research & Development Engineer with one of the global leaders in medical technologies, alongside the opportunity to have a hand in the continual growth through a wide array of diversified innovative products and services.

Have you worked within Research & Development Engineering in relation to Medical Devices? Would you like to be a part of the continual improvement of systems and innovation of Medical Devices to benefit all? Are you looking for a role that recognises your expertise as well as your part of playing an instrumental role in the success of a company?

We are currently seeking a Research & Development Engineer to join our Medical division to be based in The west of Ireland, this role will be responsible for undertaking management efforts for the Research & Development projects through management of teams, creating and design development of products and systems.

Responsibilities

As previously indicated the desire and need for the Research and Development of projects to their end goal of taking to market is paramount for the organisation, the need for this role is paramount to organisational success as dictated through the responsibilities:

Developing designs for the likes of test method design and prototyping.
Establishment and continuation of appropriate research methods internally, alongside 3rd party establishments such as universities, for research and development of clinical product solutions.
Evaluation of products & testing.
Technical responsibilities for all products and projects within assigned groups.
Identify new technology, source new materials, components, and equipment within designated areas to further develop capabilities.
Work within team to introduce and develop strategies and processes.
Management of the product development team and holding of regular meetings.
Manage the key activities of the project and to drive project tasks to ensure efficient and timely completion.
Work closely with key opinion leaders.
Work well with differing cross functionality groups within the organisation to ensure effective relationships are working toward company goals.
Mentoring, coaching and analysis of direct reports to attain optimum performance.
Routine appraisals to push excellence and assure team efficiency.
Good working understanding of Pro Engineer CDA or SolidWorks.
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements when necessary (ISO 13485 and FDA CFR 820) in bringing new products to the market.
Actively contribute to the development of the Quality systems.
Source new potential materials.
Act as a designee for the Director of Engineering and the Engineering Laboratory Manager and the Senior Test Engineer for the overall change control review.
Project lead for allocated research.

Profile

Third level degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or similar discipline, Masters or Ph.D. level is desirable but not essential.
A minimum of 2 years' experience within the medical device industry within design.
Ability and proven track record of taking products from conception to market.
Demonstrating the ability and track record to prioritise and manage multiple project workloads, whilst showing an ability to process improvement and management skills throughout, allowing for timely completion of project.
Good mechanical design as well as understanding of engineering fundamentals within Medical Devices.
Innovative and creative individual.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant medical procedures, terminology, practices, and products, whilst also having a firm level of knowledge and understanding in Medical Device development from concept through to the commercialisation process.
Good working knowledge and understanding of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives.
Highly motivated individual who is a self- starter with a passion for excellence, with an emphasis on the need to be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel on company business.

What next?

If this role is desirable to you then you can get in touch and apply here.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients