Your new company:

Here in Hays Recruitment our Engineering Services Supplier client in Limerick is hiring a Senior R&D Engineer on an initial contract basis to be situated in their state-of-the-art facility based in Limerick.

This client is a brand new start-up company that works with some of the top figures in the Irish pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare sectors. Therefore has access to some of the most exciting projects ongoing in the industry at present.

This broad and diverse role is ideally suited for those who enjoy being at the forefront of scientific discovery and working in a dynamic project-based environment in a senior position.

Your new role:

• 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.
• Lead technical development of projects along with all key design decisions to ensure quality design selection.
• Manage the activities of the project team and drive project tasks to ensure timely completion of project milestones and business metrics are achieved.
• Work closely to build effective relationships with cross functional groups to achieve project and company goals.
• Retrospective project reviews to understand lessons learned.
• Manage device evaluations.
• Compliance with Quality, Regulatory and company policies and systems.

What you'll need to succeed:

• 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.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.

What you'll get in return:

The opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience working to client requirements for a growing company consisting of goal-driven, like-minded individuals.

Competitive salary option and benefits available.

What you need to do now

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