R&D Engineer Tracheostomy

Position Summary

Position Title:    Research and Development Engineer Tracheostomy
Manager Title:    R&D Technical Lead
Division/BU:    Anesthesia & Emergency Medicine
Location:    Athlone, Ireland

Lead the delivery of projects to maintain business continuity in areas such as new product introduction and sustaining engineering of existing products in the Tracheostomy portfolio
 

Principal Responsibilities

•    Work related to products and components may include efforts in all technical phases of product and process development, including design and development planning and execution, requirements definition, root cause analysis, verification/validation and manufacturing     aspects using Teleflex design control policies, as well internal business processes. 
•    Lead engineering efforts to develop components, specifications and processes with input from technical experts, clinicians, marketing and manufacturing while adhering to the design control process. 
•    Participate in Front End Innovation (FEI) activities for the New Product Development pipeline, including market research, concept generation and development.
•    Lead projects in the redesign or replacement of existing components/assemblies and processes to improve quality, utilize automated production techniques, optimize process capabilities, and produce better products in a more cost-effective manner. Interface with suppliers, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs to deliver projects.
•    Perform product testing, create models and prototypes to prove out new designs and changes to existing designs.
•    Meet project objectives, milestones, and target dates. Update and review project progress on an as-required basis by supervisor.
•    Interface with suppliers to obtain quotations, purchase components, and debug problems with production parts.
•    Lead and participate in design and technical phase reviews.
•    Support regulatory submissions and clinical trials as required.
•    Adhere to and ensure the compliance of Teleflex's Code of Conduct, all Company policies, rules, procedures and housekeeping standards.
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    Work related to products and components may include efforts in all technical phases of product and process development, including design and development planning and execution, requirements definition, root cause analysis, verification/validation and manufacturing aspects using Teleflex design control policies, as well internal business processes. 
•    Lead engineering efforts to develop components, specifications and processes with input from technical experts, clinicians, marketing and manufacturing while adhering to the design control process. 
•    Participate in Front End Innovation (FEI) activities for the New Product Development pipeline, including market research, concept generation and development.
•    Lead projects in the redesign or replacement of existing components/assemblies and processes to improve quality, utilize automated production techniques, optimize process capabilities, and produce better products in a more cost-effective manner. Interface with suppliers, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs to deliver projects.
•    Perform product testing, create models and prototypes to prove out new designs and changes to existing designs.
•    Meet project objectives, milestones, and target dates. Update and review project progress on an as-required basis by supervisor.
•    Interface with suppliers to obtain quotations, purchase components, and debug problems with production parts.
•    Lead and participate in design and technical phase reviews.
•    Support regulatory submissions and clinical trials as required.
•    Adhere to and ensure the compliance of Teleflex's Code of Conduct, all Company policies, rules, procedures and housekeeping standards.
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Self-motivated, high energy, positive attitude individual with the initiative and drive for timely completion of goals.
•    The ideal candidate will display excellent multi-tasking, analytical, communication and prioritisation skills. 
•    Able to travel domestically and internationally.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: <10 %.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Office/Professional (Hybrid)

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