Job Title:
Advanced Technologies R&D Manager
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager to join our team in Galway. As a key member of our organisation, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in prototyping and early process development.
The successful candidate will manage the efficient operation of all test labs, concept and GxP testing and EH&S requirements. You will also support new project development (NPD) and provide leadership to wider R&D teams in the development of new processes.
In this role, you will assess current and emerging process technologies for suitability for application to the development of interventional medical devices. You will develop expert knowledge on emerging technologies to support implementation and adoption into the wider organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in Manufacturing looking to move more into the R&D side of the business.
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Responsibilities:
* Lead prototype and lab engineers/technicians for equipment commissioning, validations, maintenance, calibration and process development studies.
* Manage technical project resources as required, including responsibility for goal setting, performance reviews, identify and support development needs.
* Provide leadership to wider R&D teams in the development of new processes, building and testing of prototypes, testing, data analysis and interpretation, component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications, product materials selection, and process development.
* Ensure test labs are GxP compliant in terms of equipment, fixtures and daily operations.
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Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will have a qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent, Manufacturing / Process development experience, and significant experience in the interventional medical device industry with experience of technical leadership, and prior product development experience.