Engineering Research and Development Manager
CK Group are currently recruiting for a Research and Development Manager to join a global medical technology company on a permanent basis.
Location: This position is located in Enniscorthy, Ireland. The role is office based 4 days per week.
As an R&D Manager, you will lead a team in the design, development and implementation of new products, focusing on project planning, innovative medical device design, prototype development, testing characterisation, analysis, and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
1. To coordinate all aspects of product development activity related to a product line, including integration of RA, QA/QE, Operations, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Packaging Engineering.
2. To create and track project schedules, plans, and budgets for the development of new products.
3. To propose and facilitate the selection of a new product manufacturing locations and oversees the transfer of new products to manufacturing locations.
4. To oversee R&D project leaders, engineers, and manufacturing teams in the development of new processes.
Candidate requirements:
5. A relevant Engineering qualification.
6. 8+ years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment
7. Experience in process validation (IQ, OQ and PQ), writing protocols and reports to support verification and validation activities for product commercialisation
8. Trained in Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma