Senior Research & Development Engineer (Vascular)
An opening for a Senior R&D Engineer has arisen within a leading Munster based
Medical Device multinational.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and progressive
environment
Responsibilities
* Design development, prototyping, test method design, design evaluation, design reviews, design specifications, design verification and validation, design protocols and reports, transfer to production activities in a timely and effective manner.
* Product and project risk analysis and risk management.
* Develop prototypes which are consistent with the clinical and design requirements of the project.
* Research new therapies and design solutions to develop and complement the existing product portfolio.
* Introduce new equipment, materials and technologies.
* Work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL's), physicians and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care.
* Project lead for assigned Research & Development team/s including technical and project management leadership responsibly.
* Mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports if required.
* Regular communication to cross-functional teams, senior management and business unit leaders.
Qualifications and Experience
* Third level degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Science, Design or similar discipline, Masters or Ph.D. level preferred but not essential.
* 5+ years' experience is ideal.
* Proven Project Leadership abilities.
* Good Project Management methodology and skills.
* Proven track record in delivering quality results in a timely effective manner.
* Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
* Good mechanical design and understanding of engineering fundamentals with extensive medical device materials knowledge.
* Innovative/Creative Engineer.
* Good manufacturing design and process understanding.
* Good working knowledge of Solidworks and/or Pro Engineer CAD.
* Good presentation skills (working knowledge of MS PowerPoint).
* Strong technical writer.
* Attention to detail and Quality focus.
* Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820).
* Team Player with ability to develop strong working relationships.
* Experience of medical device development from concept through to commercialisation.
* Ability to effectively translate needs of clinicians and SBU into project inputs.
* Willingness and availability to travel on company business.