Principal R&D Engineer

Principal R&D Engineer (NPD)

CREGG seek an experienced Principal R&D Engineer to join our Galway based client. The successful candidate will lead the technical architecture and development of regulated device and general wellness-based products from concept through commercialization. This role owns product specifications, technical feasibility, design integrity, and external engineering coordination. 

To discuss please email [email protected] or call Rachel on 0860127415
 
Responsibilities:  
 
Technical Architecture & Product Specification Ownership 
•    Define and author Product Requirement Documents (PRD), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Technical Specifications 
•    Establish system architecture for electromechanical and general wellness-based products 
•    Ensure traceability between design inputs, outputs, verification plans, and risk documentation 
•    Approve final product specifications prior to design freeze 
 
Design Control & Risk Management 
•    Lead design risk analysis (DFMEA, PHA) 
•    Define verification and validation strategy 
•    Ensure compliance with design control requirements 
•    Support regulatory submissions through technical documentation preparation 
 
External Engineering & Consultant Management 
•    Act as our clients technical authority in engagements with mechanical, firmware, electrical, industrial design, and testing consultants 
•    Define scope of work and performance expectations 
•    Review and approve drawings, firmware specifications, test reports, and technical deliverables 
•    Escalate technical risks or scope deviations 
  
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
Required 
•    Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent. 
•    6+ years R&D/NPD experience in relevant industry, preferably medical device or other comparable industry ( Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, etc.) 
•    Knowledge of engineering theories, methods and work measurement techniques  
•    Knowledge of design principles, FMEA, project management, regulatory requirements and standards, test development. 
•    Ability to mentor and coach assigned employees. 
•    Experience in electromechanical devices an advantage 
•    Demonstrated ability to balance compliance and commercial reality. 

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