Research & Development Engineer

freudenberg; Carrick-on-Shannon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a mechanical design engineer to create product and tooling drawings, develop concepts and prototypes, and transfer products to manufacturing. You will provide technical support to Sales and Marketing and respond to customer enquiries with clear communication.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering or Science, CAD experience (Solid Edge), and 2–3 years in medical devices, with strong teamwork and multitasking abilities. On-site role in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Experience with CAD systems (Solid Edge preferred).
• 2-3 years' experience in the medical device industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Junior/Associate roles available for candidates with limited experience.

Responsibilities

• Create product and tooling drawings to support quotes, prototyping, and process development.
• Develop and present product and process concepts, including prototypes.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing and assist in creating quotations.
• Respond to customer enquiries with clear written and verbal communication.
• Design and develop new products, materials, equipment, and processes from concept to design freeze.
• Manage projects to meet timelines, cost targets, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure full compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Health & Safety, and documentation requirements.
• Transfer new products to manufacturing and support validations and staff training.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools (3P, 5S, DMAIC, Six Sigma).
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Technical teams as needed.
• Support activities such as CAPAs, audits, and validations.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and energy standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001) are integrated into design and development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Solid Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Create product and tooling drawings to support quotes, prototyping, and process development
• Develop and present product and process concepts, including prototypes
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing and assist in creating quotations
• Respond to customer enquiries with clear written and verbal communication
• Design and develop new products, materials, equipment, and processes from concept to design freeze
• Manage projects to meet timelines, cost targets, and technical deliverables
• Ensure full compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Health & Safety, and documentation requirements
• Transfer new products to manufacturing and support validations and staff training
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools (3P, 5S, DMAIC, Six Sigma)
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Technical teams as needed
• Support activities such as CAPAs, audits, and validations
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and energy standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001) are integrated into design and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, Automation, or related field)
• Experience with CAD systems (ideally Solid Edge)
• 2-3 years' experience in the medical device industry preferred
• Knowledge of extrusion-based catheter assemblies is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Junior/Associate roles available for candidates with limited experience - support and co-signing provided

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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