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Associate Recruitment Executive at Archer Recruitment
Senior Engineering Project Manager – Medical Devices (Greenfield Programme) (€550 Daily Rate)
Pivotal Role in a Greenfield Innovation Programme
Own the Strategy & Delivery of Next-Generation Medical Technologies
This Senior Engineering Manager role places you at the forefront of a ground‑up Greenfield medical device development programme, where you’ll shape, build, and lead the creation of an entirely new product line for a global healthcare innovator.
This is a long‑term rolling contract with a company renowned for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and strong support for contractors. Their hybrid working model empowers you to combine on‑site leadership with remote efficiency — all while driving some of the most exciting new developments in the sector.
As Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll take strategic ownership of a full‑lifecycle New Product Development (NPD/NPI) journey — from white‑sheet concept generation and early prototyping through to verification, validation, industrialisation, and market launch. You’ll be at the centre of defining how this new platform is built, how the teams operate, and how cutting‑edge ideas turn into life‑changing medical solutions.
You will:
Build, lead, and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams pioneering a Greenfield medical device platform.
Drive the complete NPD/NPI process, from early feasibility and design strategy to V&V, manufacturing transfer, and commercialisation.
Influence and define the technical roadmap, engineering processes, and innovation framework for a new product family.
Collaborate closely with global specialists across R&D, regulatory, clinical, quality, and manufacturing operations.
Apply deep engineering insight to solve complex technical challenges and deliver breakthrough product performance.
Champion compliance, quality, and risk management across ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and EU MDR environments.
Skills / Experience:
Proven leadership within medical device R&D, ideally with Class II/III experience.
Strong engineering foundation with a passion for building new products and frameworks from scratch.
Expertise in design controls, regulatory pathways, and medical device quality systems.
Demonstrated success leading teams through full lifecycle product development.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capability.
Thrives in innovative, fast‑paced, and ambiguous Greenfield settings.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a visionary, from‑scratch product development initiative within a company that values technical leadership, creativity, autonomy, and long‑term collaboration.
For more opportunities, visit: archer.ie/candidates
Archer Recruitment is a Specialist IT & Engineering Recruitment Consultancy based in Ireland.
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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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