NPI Engineer: Catheter Devices & Manufacturing Transfer

Opto Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Opto Recruitment is seeking an NPI Engineer for a leading client based in Galway. The role focuses on developing pilot lines, transitioning manufacturing to a controlled environment, and managing ongoing operations for catheter-based technology products to treat ischemic stroke.

You will drive transfer of manufacturing processes to external partners, lead project plans and proof‑of‑concept studies, collaborate with suppliers, and mentor manufacturing engineers in a fast‑paced medical device

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Plastics or Biomedical) required.
• SolidWorks or similar required for modelling and analysis of mechanical systems.
• 3 years’ experience in the medical device industry, ideally in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transfer of manufacturing process to external partners and ensure smooth handover.
• Lead training and development of manufacturing/NPI engineers.
• Track and improve internal and external operations metrics to drive efficiency.
• Prepare project plans, specifications and schedules for process and product development.
• Identify and interact with vendors regarding materials, processes and equipment.
• Lead structured problem‑solving activities for product and process challenges.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Opto Recruitment is seeking an NPI Engineer for a leading client based in Galway. The role focuses on developing pilot lines, transitioning manufacturing to a controlled environment, and managing ongoing operations for catheter-based technology products to treat ischemic stroke.

You will drive transfer of manufacturing processes to external partners, lead project plans and proof‑of‑concept studies, collaborate with suppliers, and mentor manufacturing engineers in a fast‑paced medical device