Senior Research and Development Engineer
CareerWise Recruitment seeks a Senior Research and Development Engineer for our Medical Device client in Limerick. This is a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop medical devices, prototypes, and test methods, ensuring timely and effective completion of design reviews and specifications.
* Analyze and manage product and project risks to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and company policies.
* Develop prototypes that meet clinical and design requirements, staying up-to-date with emerging industry practices.
* Research new therapies and design solutions to expand the existing product portfolio.
* Implement new equipment, materials, and technologies to improve medical device development.
* Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders, physicians, and product managers to create innovative medical devices that enhance patient care.
* Lead technical development of projects and provide technical management leadership to assigned Research & Development teams.
* Mentor direct reports, fostering innovation and creativity within the team.
* Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and company policies, communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with 5 years of relevant experience.
* Demonstrated project leadership abilities and good project management methodology and skills.
* Proven track record of delivering quality results in a timely and effective manner.
* Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, mechanical design, and engineering fundamentals.
* Familiarity with medical device materials, quality, and regulatory systems (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820).
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in medical device development from concept to commercialization.
* Ability to translate needs of clinicians and business units into project inputs.
* Willingness and availability to travel on company business.