Product Development Engineer

JWR Employment Specialists are recruiting a Product Development Engineer for a Medical Device manufacturing company located in Galway.

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for supporting product development of medical devices from feasibility through to market introduction on a contract basis for our customers. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who is excited by the prospect of supporting projects in a dynamic environment to support business growth.

The role will offer an attractive salary and benefits.

Duties include;

• The Product Development Engineer will be a member of the Product Development team working on a variety of projects and assignments
• Development of balloon catheters, braided shafts and/or delivery systems for use in medical procedures to meet customer needs from initial prototype to commercialisation
• Development of effective, reliable, and efficient processes for medical device manufacturing to consistently delivery product meeting customer, quality and regulatory standards
• Documentation of design and development activities in adherence to product development process deliverable supporting development from prototyping through to product commercialisation
• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development, validations and commercialisation activities
• Identify, escalate and mitigate technical and project risks throughout the product development process

Skills and Qualifications:

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Biotechnology programs.
• 3-5 years’ experience in medical device or similar industry, ideally with balloon catheter, braided shaft or delivery system experience
• Experience with product development process (PDP), medical device design and regulation
• Proven record in innovative design and/or product development
• Proven record in solving problems with innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal, planning and communication skills