Manufacturing Engineer
Medical Devices | Catheter-Based Technology
A growing, innovative medical device company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its engineering team. This organisation is focused on developing advanced catheter-based technologies to improve outcomes for patients
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a hands-on, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to both manufacturing process development and device design within a regulated medical device setting.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support technology advancement projects, including the development of new manufacturing processes, device concepts, and the verification and validation of new technologies and methods. You will work across manufacturing and product development, supporting builds for testing, clinical studies, and commercial use.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conceive, develop, and improve manufacturing processes
2. Plan, support, and manage device builds for testing, clinical, and commercial purposes
3. Support verification and validation of new product designs and processes
4. Prepare and maintain project plans, specifications, and development documentation
5. Identify and liaise with suppliers and vendors for materials, processes, and equipment
6. Support development of new methods of device manufacture
7. Rapidly prototype product and fixture concepts using standard catheter-building techniques and tools such as 3D printing
8. Perform mechanical modelling and analysis using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
9. Contribute to intellectual property generation where appropriate
Requirements
10. Degree in Engineering or related discipline
11. Minimum of 3 years' experience in the medical device industry, ideally within a manufacturing environment
12. Hands-on engineering mindset with strong practical problem-solving skills
13. Experience working with medical device polymers (catheter experience advantageous)
14. Familiarity with manufacturing process development and validation principles
15. Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent mechanical CAD tools
16. Strong verbal and written communication skills
17. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
18. Commitment to continuous professional and technical development
Why Apply?
19. Opportunity to work on meaningful, life-changing medical technology
20. Broad exposure across manufacturing and product development
21. Collaborative and inclusive engineering culture
22. Strong career development potential within a growing organisation
For further information please contact James Cassidy james.cassidy@lifescience.ie or call in confidence 086 0204322