Project Engineer

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)

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• Closing date and time: 04/12/2026, 17:00

Job Summary

This position is with MEDesign Ltd. The role forms part of an Innovation Boost project supported by InterTradeIreland. Salary support under the programme is provided for 18 months; however, the employment contract is with MEDesign Ltd and is not limited to the funding period.

Company Introduction

MEDesign is a product design and mechanical engineering firm specialising in medical device design and development from concept to manufacture. We also prototype and manufacture products and components. MEDesign helps many clients to bring their product ideas from concept to manufacture. MEDesign's key areas of focus are User Centered Design (UCD), Human Factors Design (HFD), Mechanical Design (MD) and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA). MEDesign supports their clients by using the latest technologies and techniques to get to prototype testing in the shortest time.

Job Description

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

Working alongside leading academic experts from the engineering team at Ulster University, the successful candidate will develop advanced capabilities in CFD, FEA, high-performance polymer processing, additive manufacturing and rapid injection mould tooling.

This is a hands-on technical role and the successful candidate will help establish MEDesign's ability to deliver functional injection-moulded prototype components in days rather than months, creating a new commercial service offering for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimise rapid tooling solutions using CAD, CFD and FEA simulation.
• Develop and validate 3D-printed PEI tooling for injection moulding applications.
• Plan and execute experimental moulding trials and analyse technical performance.
• Work with academic experts to develop new design rules, simulation methods and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate thermal, mechanical and fluid-flow characteristics of tooling and moulded components.
• Support the development of a new rapid prototyping and virtual engineering service for MEDesign clients.
• Present findings and recommendations to customers, academic partners and company management.
• Create technical documentation, standard operating procedures and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Contribute to future product-design, prototyping and advanced engineering projects across the business.

The successful graduate will lead this project, in a supportive partnership with Ulster University (UU) as part of the InterTradeIreland’s Innovation Boost Programme.

Interviews will be held approximately week commencing: 14/12/2026

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering or product design discipline
• Documented skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (such as SolidWorks) and experience of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (such as Abaqus or Ansys) - must include specific examples or a portfolio.
• Experience and knowledge of medical device Quality Management Systems (QMS) (such as ISO 13485)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Ireland/EU and travel throughout Ireland as required; if you do require a visa/work permit allowing you to work in Ireland/EU you must upload a copy of it with your application. Failure to provide a relevant Visa/Work permit may result in your application not being considered.
• Previous experience in R&D and research development programs
• Polymer processing and injection moulding
• Previous regulatory and /or quality experience
• Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills together with strong analytical, numerical and IT skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver succinct, relevant, and professional presentations and reports with the ability to set priorities, manage projects, and drive results
• Ability to travel as required by the post.