Job Description
Job DescriptionSenior Research and Development Engineer required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Medical Device client in Limerick. Permanent role.ResponsibilitiesDesign development, prototyping, test method design, design evaluation, design reviews, design specifications, design verification and validation, design protocols and reports, transfer to production activities in a timely and effective manner.Product and project risk analysis and risk management.Develop prototypes which are consistent with the clinical and design requirements of the project.Research new therapies and design solutions to develop and complement the existing product portfolio.Introduce new equipment, materials and technologies.Work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL's), physicians and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care.Project lead for assigned Research & Development team/s including technical and project management leadership responsibilities.Lead technical development of projects.Lead all key design decisions to ensure quality design selection.Manage the activities of the project team and drive project tasks to ensure timely completion of project milestones and business metrics are achieved.Work closely to build effective relationships with cross functional groups to achieve project and company goals.Retrospective project reviews to understand lessons learned.Manage device evaluations.Compliance with Quality, Regulatory, and company policies and systems.Mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports if required.Foster innovation and creativity within team and perform disclosure reviews.Regular communication to cross-functional teams, senior management, and business unit leaders.Project status communications and reporting.Ensure effective reporting to the R&D Manager or Senior R&D Manager.Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.Instrumental in driving and implementing change to improve departmental and company performance.Educating oneself in the medical area for which the new devices are being developed in order to have an appreciation for what needs to be achieved with these products.Support other cross functional groups to deliver company goals.RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field required and 5 years' relevant experienceProven Project Leadership abilitiesGood Project Management methodology and skillsProven track record in delivering quality results in a timely effective mannerKnowledge of anatomy and physiologyGood mechanical design and understanding of engineering fundamentals with extensive medical device materials knowledgeInnovative/Creative EngineerGood manufacturing design and process understandingGood working knowledge of Solidworks and/or Pro Engineer CADGood presentation skills (working knowledge of MS PowerPoint)Strong technical writerAttention to detail and Quality focusGood working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820)Team Player with ability to develop strong working relationshipsStrong communication and inter-personal skillsGood problem solving skillsHighly motivated individual, self-starter with a passion for excellenceMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to foster relationships with key stakeholders required to ensure on-time project deliveryExperience of medical device development from concept through to commercializationAbility to effectively translate needs of clinicians and SBU into project inputsWillingness and availability to travel on company business #J-18808-Ljbffr