Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Medtronic's Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) division seeks a Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Released Product Engineering (RPE) team. The role focuses on driving improvements in product performance and manufacturability, reducing cost, improving quality, and ensuring supply continuity while maintaining design intent. It requires 3–4 days onsite at the Parkmore, Galway site.
Responsibilities
Collaborate cross‑functionally with program managers, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Incorporate risk‑based decision‑making into the design process.
Apply DRM methodologies to all aspects of design and development.
Ensure on‑time completion of Design Control deliverables.
Translate VoX (voice of the customer) feedback into product requirements.
Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development and manufacturing.
Design studies to investigate root cause or identify process parameters.
Perform hands‑on root cause analysis on the manufacturing floor using direct observation and sample evaluations.
Lead activities to support product development, improvements to existing products, and pre‑clinical studies.
Define and perform verification and validation activities ensuring products meet user needs and intended use.
Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes related to existing product manufacturing.
Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
Write engineering reports and create presentations to document and communicate results.
Collaborate with peers to lead and manage the development of appropriate testing to verify product meets internal and external customer requirements.
Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, delegating and reviewing work.
Perform work in R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities.
Travel to suppliers and design and manufacturing sites as required.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 8 years with a Master's degree, or 6 years with a PhD.
Key Skills & Experience
Experience in the medical device industry and high‑volume manufacturing.
Experience in complex mechanical system design and product risk management.
Experience with issue investigation and CAPAs.
Experience in 3D modelling, finite element analysis, and statistical design analysis.
Experience in process and test method development & validation.
DRM Greenbelt certification or above.
Team orientation, able to work collaboratively on cross‑functional deliverables and interact professionally at all levels.
Hands‑on mentality.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for partnership at various levels.
Ability to apply statistical methods and science‑based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and deadlines, thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Physical Job Requirements
Work will be performed in R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities; the role requires 3–4 days onsite per week.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Pay range for Ireland: €94,720.00 – €142,080.00. Eligible for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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