Senior Product Development Engineer

Location: Galway
Type: Full-Time contract role
Industry: Medical Devices / Product Design Engineering

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on cutting-edge medical device development. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support multidisciplinary engineering projects, working across the full product development lifecycle—from concept to launch—within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior PD Engineer, you will:

• Play a hands-on role in new product development, including design, technology advancement, automation, vendor engagement, and project execution.
• Apply Design, Reliability & Manufacturability (DRM) methodologies and 3D modeling to develop advanced technologies, equipment, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical and commercial milestones in product development.
• Support and lead technology innovation initiatives, with a strong focus on quality, rigor, and automation (both semi- and fully-automated systems).
• Contribute to process development, characterization, and validation activities to ensure robust product introduction.
• Utilize tools such as Six Sigma, project management frameworks, and engineering problem-solving techniques to address technical challenges.
• Document and communicate findings through technical reviews, design evaluations, and project dashboards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts within the engineering and product development functions.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, both regionally and globally.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Biomedical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and across organizational boundaries.
• Solid understanding of medical device processes, along with a good grasp of both product and process design principles.
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English, with a proactive and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with automated manufacturing systems or process automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with design control, regulatory standards, and validation protocols in the medical device space.