Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Transfer)
Location: Galway
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: €60,000 - €63,000 + Benefits
About the Role
Our client, a leading medical device manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the transfer of an innovative vascular-based medical device into commercial manufacturing.
This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in new product introduction, manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and operational excellence within a highly regulated medical device environment.
Reporting to the Engineering Leadership Team, the successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the successful transfer of products, processes, equipment, and documentation from development into full-scale production.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the transfer of new products and technologies into manufacturing.
- Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes and process controls.
- Lead and support process validation activities including IQ, OQ and PQ.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise manufacturing performance.
- Troubleshoot process and production issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Automation and R&D teams to support manufacturing objectives.
- Support the introduction of new technologies and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, regulatory and health & safety requirements.
- Participate in risk assessments, change controls and non-conformance investigations.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and validation records.
- Contribute to the successful launch and commercialisation of new products.
Requirements
- Honours Degree (Level 8) in Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years' Manufacturing Engineering experience within the Medical Device, Life Sciences or Healthcare sector.
- Experience supporting manufacturing processes within a regulated environment.
- Strong validation experience, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Knowledge of process development, continuous improvement and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional project teams.
Desirable Experience
- New Product Introduction (NPI) or Product Transfer experience.
- Catheter-based, vascular, cardiovascular, neurovascular or minimally invasive device manufacturing experience.
- Experience with laser welding, precision assembly or advanced manufacturing processes.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Healthcare and pension benefits.
- Life assurance and sick pay scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Educational assistance and career progression.
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation and contribute to a high-profile product transfer project.
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity will suit a proactive Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment and is passionate about bringing innovative medical technologies from development into commercial manufacture. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent project execution and stakeholder management skills.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion on this opportunity, please send your updated CV to 📧 [email protected] or alternatively, please call Morgan Danaher, Principal Consultant | Cpl Engineering & Construction on 📞 087 164 7527.
All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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