Role Summary:Our client is seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer to join their Research and Development Team based at their busy pharmaceutical facility in Co. Waterford.This role involves supporting the development and optimisation of new and existing products, processes, and technologies within the client's advanced ophthalmic portfolio.The successful candidate will contribute to innovative projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Core Duties and Responsibilities:Lead & participate in product + process development activities, writing protocols/reports, data gathering & analysis, focusing in particular on development of optimized solutions for new and existing materials, manufacturing processes & technologies.Design & development of new products + processes, including concept development, high-level design feasibility, prototype development, detailed designs, test method development, process capability finalization, design verification/validation, and facilitate introduction & transfer to live manufacturing.Act as project team member or individual contributor as required, managing deliverables, priorities, schedule and cost, and providing regular updates to meet team/business needs.Investigate and analyse data, providing recommendations on trends, correlations, response variables, DOEs etc to better understand process and/or equipment interdependencies, and identifying solutions to complex technical challenges & automation requirements.Be a subject matter expert associated with products + processes in development.Facilitate & lead generation of product + process specifications, DOEs, and process capability analyses.Interface with local and global internal cross functional teams.Overseeing & selecting vendors, materials & manufacturing methods of new & existing equipment to support new product/process validations.Create new WI and SOPs for operation of new equipment, set up & qualify/validate equipment as required to support development activity.Provide process optimization for, and support, existing manufacturing processes, quality improvements and cost reductions initiatives.Ensure product quality and all tasks are in accordance with requirements per established SOPs, GMPs, Divisional Specifications, and EHS standards.Minimum Qualifications and Experience:Minimum of Degree in Science, Engineering or similar discipline.Experience: 3+ years in Engineering, Process Development, and/or Quality Engineering setting. Hands-on experience and technical expertise in development environment a must.Excellent Communication, Organization, Technical Reports, and Presentation skills a must.Must be able to develop working relationships with various internal core competencies and work as a team member. Ability to influence others without direct authority.Computer Literacy with skills in MS Excel/Word/Access, plus MiniTab, JMP (or equivalent), with expertise in Statistical Analysis (DOE, SPC) in development or manufacturing setting.Ability to identify product requirements from international standards & regulatory directives.IS0-9000, GMP, medical device manufacturing experience a plus. Experience with high volume and/or high precision manufacturing a plus.