Job Description
Position: Senior Project Design Engineer Location: Shannon, Clare Permanent The Role: Our client is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing healthcare technology through innovative solutions. Specializing in the development of cutting-edge medical devices, they are at the forefront of enhancing diagnostics and patient care globally. The position entails overseeing the product design aspects of customer-facing projects while providing mentorship and guidance to the existing product design team. It is an integral role within the company's cross-functional team, collaborating closely with Biomedical, Electronics, Regulatory, and Manufacturing Engineering disciplines to bring products from concept to manufacturing launch. Responsibilities: * Lead design feasibility, requirement capture, architecture, implementation, integration, and verification phases. * Incorporate human factors, user-centred design, ideation, concept development, rendering, prototyping, CAD, material selection, and documentation. * Design housings and enclosures for electronic-based medical devices. * Develop fabric and adhesive patch-based wearable medical devices. * Conduct proof of concept design and prototype development and testing. * Design plastics for injection molding processes. * Drive design finalization through to manufacturing launch. * Collaborate in the development of sensor-based wearable devices for the healthcare sector. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Electronic Engineering, and Quality Engineering. * Evaluate and ensure compliance with agency requirements such as UL, FDA, and CE throughout the design process. * Develop 2D and 3D CAD drawing sets. * Project manage specific sections of customer-facing projects. * Present ideas and concepts to internal teams and external customers. * Engage directly in customer-facing projects. * Provide mentorship and coaching to the product design team. Qualifications/Requirements: * Minimum Level 8 degree or higher in Product Design or equivalent engineering discipline. * 4+ years of experience in Product Design Engineering. * Background in life sciences or medical devices preferred. * Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solidworks or Inventor. * Interest in designing Bio-sensing wearables. * Experience with medical devices incorporating electronic elements. * Project management skills are advantageous. * Interest in and experience with 3D printing technology. * Strong communication skills, essential for interacting with customers and partners. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply creative thinking to design solutions. * Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy. * Customer-facing experience is essential. * Familiarity with international standards and regulations is desired. * Ability to provide cross-departmental support as needed, demonstrating versatility in daily activities. By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purposes. For more information and a confidential chat please contact Niall Finnerty on (phone number removed)