Medical Device R&D Engineering Leader (Hybrid)

Medtronic plc; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Galway seeks a Senior R&D Engineering Manager to lead the PVH team’s medical device development. You will direct Galway-based engineers, drive design and development, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver high-impact projects.

The role is hybrid with four days on-site. Candidates should have an engineering degree (5+ years) or an advanced degree (3+ years) and proven R&D leadership in medical devices.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related discipline with 5 years relevant experience
• Experience with people management of engineers including 1-1's, performance reviews, recruiting, disciplinaries, and career development is essential
• Prior R&D core team member experience and DRM certification is a distinct advantage
• Experience with the full product development lifecycle from concept development to product launch
• A dynamic team player and influencer and can work effectively and proactively with local as well as global cross-functional managers
• Experienced in the medical device market and have a proven result driven record of accomplishment

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products
• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies
• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, or products
• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release
• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended
• Mentors team members to ensure engagement and project success
• Champion product development practices such as Voice of Customer inputs and DRM

Skills

People management

R&D leadership

Product development lifecycle

DRM certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Medical device experience

Team player

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Medtronic plc in Galway seeks a Senior R&D Engineering Manager to lead the PVH team’s medical device development. You will direct Galway-based engineers, drive design and development, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver high-impact projects.

The role is hybrid with four days on-site. Candidates should have an engineering degree (5+ years) or an advanced degree (3+ years) and proven R&D leadership in medical devices.