Job DescriptionThe Lead R&D Engineer will lead a team of engineers focused on research, development, and implementation of new medical device designs. This role will be responsible for technical leadership within the project team which could include signing off on deliverables and supporting the training and delegation of work responsibilities to other engineers on the team. This role will not have direct HR employee responsibilities.Responsibilities:
Lead project teams or provide technical leadership for medium to large scale Research and Development projects, collaborate to provide technical leadership across the department and/or multiple projects in a specific area or subject matter expertise.
Drive improvement initiatives in area of expertise, which may include process ownership for department.
Where appropriate apply lean principles to the design and implementation of new processes.
Responsible for approval of work product or work for project teams.
Manage the activities of the project team and drive project tasks to ensure timely completion of project milestones and business metrics are achieved in collaboration with project manager (when one is assigned).
Work closely to build effective relationships with cross functional groups to achieve project and company goals.
As part of project/technical leadership, responsible for:
Leading technical development of projects.
Leading all key design decisions to ensure quality of design selection to meet customer needs.
Retrospective project reviews to understand lessons learned.
Managing device evaluations and compliance with Quality, Regulatory and company policies and systems.
May represent the company in industry standards, working groups and present on the companys behalf in industry conferences.
Act as a mentor to other personnel in the department.
Ensure that the company’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on the company’s behalf.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required and 7 years’ relevant experience OR
Master’s Degree and 5 years’ relevant experience OR
PhD and 4 years’ relevant experience.
Experience in Product Development projects within Medical Device or regulated industry/adjacent experience.
Proven project/technical leadership.
Project management methodology and skills.
Proven experience working closely with project managers.
Knowledge of relevant ISO, EU, FDA medical device standards regulations is required.
Expected salary
Location
Limerick
Job date
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:56:52 GMT
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