Nordson Medical , a global leader in the medical device industry, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Product Development Engineer to join our team in Galway, Ireland. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, polymer engineering or other equivalent discipline.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in medical device or similar industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop medical devices from concept to commercialization.
• Experience in design and manufacture of balloon catheters and delivery systems.
• Experience in phase-gated, PDP (Product Development Process) procedure.
• Familiar with DFM/DFA principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

You will participate as a team member in the product development process from concept to commercialization of novel medical devices. As Product Development Engineer you will act as a technical leader for projects and may be assigned engineers, technician, interns or operators to supervise and/or provide guidance. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributor on PDP projects leading product and process development activities from concept to commercialization.
• Develop new concepts, prototypes and products from concept to commercialization following the Nordson PDP procedure meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
• Partner with Program Managers to generate project plans and execute the project plan to schedule, within budget constraints, meeting customer requirements.
• Develop innovative concepts for new devices and processes that satisfy customer and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in brainstorming and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in design reviews to support advancement of projects from concept to commercialization following the Nordson PDP procedure.
• Participate in design for manufacture/design for assembly activities.
• Participate in the organization and execution of interdepartmental activities to ensure advancement of projects from concept to commercialization following Nordson procedures.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all project phases.
• Participate in design and process verification and validation activities working with manufacturing and quality personnel.
• Work with other Nordson sites to support design and development activities.
• Participate in customer meetings and visits.
• Familiar with medical device regulations FDA, QSR and ISO 13485.