Engineer – Medical Device Industry | Galway
My client based in Galway is seeking a skilled and driven Engineer to join their innovative team in the medical device sector. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about solving technical challenges, enhancing manufacturing systems, and delivering high-quality solutions in a regulated environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, optimize processes, and grow as part of a high-performing engineering team.
Responsibilities
Engineering Development:
Apply sound engineering principles and gradually integrate advanced tools and techniques to develop effective solutions in product and process design.
Project Execution:
Independently manage tasks within large-scale engineering projects or lead smaller initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring technical and timeline objectives are met.
Process Optimization:
Investigate and improve existing systems through data-driven methodologies such as root cause analysis (RCA), 5-Why, and other structured problem-solving techniques.
Technical Documentation:
Prepare and review engineering protocols, reports, and specifications to ensure full compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO standards).
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with colleagues across engineering, quality, and operations to support product lifecycle improvements and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Quality Focus:
Embed quality into every stage of engineering work, contributing to corrective and preventive actions and supporting the achievement of key quality performance indicators (KPIs).
Manufacturing Excellence:
Support continuous improvement efforts aligned with lean manufacturing principles, including standardized work, visual management, and material flow optimization.
Professional Growth & Support:
Actively participate in team development activities and seek out opportunities for mentorship, feedback, and cross-functional learning.
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years in an engineering role within a regulated environment, preferably medical devices.
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Demonstrated experience working independently on engineering projects and collaborating in cross-functional teams.
Technical Skills:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in continuous improvement tools such as RCA, 5-Why, or 6-Sigma.
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Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and documentation in regulated industries.
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Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and product development lifecycles.