Lead Project Engineer: Rapid Prototyping & Virtual Tech

InterTradeIreland; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDesign is seeking an ambitious Project Engineer to lead a new rapid prototyping and virtual engineering capability that will transform how medical-device customers bring products from concept to physical testing.

Working with Ulster University, you will develop CFD/FEA capabilities, polymer processing and rapid injection mould tooling to deliver functional prototypes in days rather than months, creating a new commercial service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or product design.
• Documented CAD skills (e.g., SolidWorks) and FEA experience (Abaqus/Ansys).
• Experience and knowledge of medical device QMS (ISO 13485).
• Eligible to work in Ireland/EU and able to travel; visa/work permit if required must be provided.
• Experience in R&D and research development programmes.
• Polymer processing and injection moulding knowledge.
• Regulatory and/or quality experience.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills; plus analytical, numerical and IT skills.
• Ability to deliver succinct presentations and reports, with good prioritisation and project management.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of rapid prototyping and virtual engineering capability.
• Collaborate with Ulster University to deliver the project under InterTradeIreland’s Innovation Boost Programme.
• Design and optimise tooling using CAD, CFD and FEA simulations.
• Plan and run moulding trials and analyse performance.
• Develop design rules, simulation methods, and manufacturing processes with academia.
• Create technical documentation and SOPs for the new service offering.
• Present findings to customers, academic partners and management.
• Support future product-design and advanced engineering projects across MEDesign.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

IT skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or product design

Tools

SolidWorks

Abaqus/Ansys (FEA)

Job description

MEDesign is seeking an ambitious Project Engineer to lead a new rapid prototyping and virtual engineering capability that will transform how medical-device customers bring products from concept to physical testing.

Working with Ulster University, you will develop CFD/FEA capabilities, polymer processing and rapid injection mould tooling to deliver functional prototypes in days rather than months, creating a new commercial service.