R&D Technical Life Cycle & Engineering Manager
Location: Ballybrit, Galway – Hybrid working model
About the Role
The Technical Life Cycle Management and Engineering (TLCME) team lead a multi-functional team in the development and production of medical devices used for the treatment of stroke.
This position works as a recognized manufacturing and process technical authority who can provide process engineering knowledge and oversight.
Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate proven hands-on engineering skills in the development of new processes.
* Manufacturing & Project activity at contract manufacturing organisations, including product builds, product quality issue resolution, process development, technical training, validation, and continuous monitoring of manufacturing performance.
* Provide Technical leadership of the manufacturing transfer of new products and changes to existing products, supporting the successful transition to manufacturing using design for manufacturability concepts.
* Develop and implement equipment and/or process improvements that will improve efficiency, product yield, and equipment reliability.
* Lead the implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment to support the assembly of new products.
* Represent Supply Chain on strategic new projects including breakthrough manufacturing technologies.
Requirements:
* Mechanical or biomedical engineering degree or equivalent.
* Proven experience within a GMP regulated Medical Device Industry.
* Project Management experience or alternatively a key core team member as part of a project team.
* Experience in special processes, for example, catheter assembly, polymer processing (compounding, extrusion, fusing), metal processing (machining, laser cutting, polishing), welding, equipment & tool design.
* People management experience leading a team of engineers.
Estimated Salary:
$120,000 - $150,000 per annum based on location and industry standards.