R&D Engineering Manager

Boston Scientific; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking an R&D Engineering Manager to lead our Endoscopy Sustaining R&D team in Ireland. You will oversee a group of engineers focused on maintaining product quality, compliance, and business continuity across a portfolio of medical devices.

The role requires strong technical leadership, 5+ years in leadership, and experience with FDA/BSI regulated design controls. You will guide strategies, develop staff, manage budgets, and collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver

Qualifications

• Honours bachelor degree (level8) in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles, preferably in medical device industry.
• 1-2 years’ experience in direct people leadership preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical issues and risks across all levels clearly.
• Experience with FDA/BSI regulated medical device design controls.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Assists in functional deliverables and ensures technical excellence for Sustaining R&D.
• Provides guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
• Identifies opportunities to drive Value Improvement Projects and Complaint Reduction.
• Leads and mentors staff, recruits and develops talent, and drives best practices.
• Oversees budgets, staff levels, and allocation of resources with project managers.
• Maintains cross-functional team relationships and resolves technical issues.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Honours bachelor degree in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a R&D Engineering Manager on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose

Join our Endoscopy Sustaining R&D team, where we protect product quality, compliance and business continuity across a portfolio of commercial medical devices. Our engineers improve and optimize released products, solve complex technical challenges, and ensure Endoscopy technologies continue to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and the business throughout their lifecycle.

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative R&D Manager to lead a team of engineers supporting Endoscopy products made at Boston Scientific’s Coyol manufacturing site.

The mission of our Sustaining R&D team is to protect Endoscopy revenue through our guiding principles of quality, compliance, and business continuity. This manager will be responsible for guiding the team through continued prioritization of our project portfolio, in day‑to‑day technical and business‑level decision making, and in hiring and developing the best talent for the role. The ideal candidate is expected to have proven the ability to lead and build trust with direct reports and demonstrates strong leadership and cross‑functional decision‑making skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in functional deliverables as needed and ensures technical excellence for Sustaining R&D.
• Provides guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
• Assists in identifying new opportunities to drive Value Improvement Projects and Complaint Reduction efforts.
• Provides guidance and training to staff, assists subordinates in attaining career goals, motivates individuals to achieve results, and recruits and maintains a high‑quality staff.
• Assists in and/or completes the development and adherence to budgets.
• Assists in identifying and developing department tools and systems.
• Assists in and/or determines appropriate staff levels, schedules and resources. Works with project managers to understand priorities and plans resource and time allocation accordingly.
• Collaboratively determines project staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and R&D deliverables.
• Maintains and enhances cross‑functional team relationships.
• Works cross‑functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Monitors and evaluates project and department progress and results.
• Leads and mentors a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guides, coaches, and develops direct reports, and drives best practices throughout the organization.
• Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

Education & Experience

• Honours bachelors degree (level8) or higher in Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5+ years technical leadership roles, preferably in medical device industry.
• 1‑2 years’ experience in direct people leadership preferred.
• A positive attitude, innovative and creative thinker.
• Ability to transparently and concisely communicate technical issues and risks across all levels of the organization.
• Experience developing a company culture of knowledge driven product development & engineering excellence.
• Working knowledge of complex mechanical design principles and FDA/BSI regulated medical device design controls.
• Experience with statistical data analysis and data driven decision making.
• Track record of strong cross‑functional collaboration, influence, and project management enabling highly effective project teams.
• Practiced problem solver, proficient in problem solving methodologies (i.e. DMAIC, Six Sigma, DOE, etc.).
• Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions.
• Passion for understanding and solving problems for end users and for team member subordinate.
• Takes initiative and acts quickly to drive solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]