SENIOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
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Job Reference Number |
14566700 |
Client ID: |
RI/EM11935 |
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Posted On: |
Feb 8 2012 |
Location: |
WESTMEATH |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Benefits: |
- SUBSIDISED CANTEEN
- CAR PARKING
- PENSION / PRSA
- LIFE ASSURANCE
- VHI
- PAID HOLIDAYS
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Senior Research & Development Engineer with 8+yrs experience in the design of medical device technologies or products in the medical device industry required for permanent role in Westmeath.
Position Summary
The R&D Principle Design Engineer’s primary role is to be responsible for the Design and Development of new technologies and/or products that support our ongoing business objectives. He/she will provide design expertise to R&D, manufacturing and product quality.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the design and development of creative, innovative, mechanical, electrical or chemical solutions which lead to the development and introduction of new technologies, products and/or processes that support ongoing business objectives.
- Using SolidWorks, create innovative designs and prototypes. Generate design documentation such as requirements specifications, schematics, DFMEA, verification test procedures and test reports under FDA/TUV and QSR design control practices.
- Lead Technical Design Reviews as required for new technologies or products. Participate in requirements, peer and design reviews as they pertain to new technologies or products.
Produce regular progress reports on assigned projects. Conduct measurements and analysis, Design of Experiments, create engineering designs, develop plans and keep laboratory notebooks on all projects. - Assist in product/process introduction, production troubleshooting, complaint investigation or individual measurement and analysis projects.
- Collect and analyze pertinent information and make recommendations with respect to project patent opportunities.
- Monitor and evaluate competitor products when applicable. Mentor/coach design team.
Requirements:
- Engineering degree or equivalent with a thorough working knowledge of engineering principles essential.
- 8+yrs experience in the design of medical device technologies or products in the medical device industry, with demonstrated excellence in SolidWorks/Pro E/AutoCAD.
- A successful track record in the design and implementation of a range of technologies into qualified medical devices.
- Experience in Minitab and Crystal Ball.
Preferred requirements:
- Experience working with plastic fabrication processes using a variety of plastics, including PVC, ABS and polycarbonate polymers would be highly desirable.
- Demonstrated utilization of Design for Six Sigma, Design for Manufacture/Assembly and Design for Test Methodologies would be highly desirable. Black Belt certified is a plus.
- Effective communicator, well organized self-starter, and willing to work in a cross functional environment.
- Ability to travel internationally when required.
- Ideally you will pride yourself on your excellent attention to detail and focus on quality. You are determined to reach the highest standards while remaining dedicated to meeting business requirements and customer expectations.
- MS preferred Mechanical Engr or Industrial Engr.
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