Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Location: Galway

Working mode: On-site (opportunity to work hybrid once established in the role)

Duration: 12 months (opportunity for a contract extension)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

Imagine your next project as a Product Development Engineer. This position supports the Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions (CSS) Group, part of the Medical Devices sector within Johnson & Johnson. The CSS Group consists of four diverse businesses including Acclarent, Biosense Webster (BWI), Cerenovus, and Mentor. 

CERENOVUS is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. Our implants and instruments are used by interventional neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, to treat patients with conditions resulting from hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Our environment is entrepreneurial, learning-driven, and is as challenging as it is rewarding. We are one of the fastest growing businesses within Johnson & Johnson. 

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering complex acute ischemic stroke projects with significant technical challenges. Responsible for various aspects of the projects, including process development, design development support through the product development lifecycle, implementation of new equipment/automation and new product introduction. 

 Emphasis will be on delivering projects on-time, within budget in a compliant and reliable manner. You will be required to support the  building  of project plans, aligning partners, managing the timeline, budget and driving team accountabilities to deliver the final project objectives.  

roles and responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams to develop robust product design to ensure capable manufacturing processes. 

• Build and Assess device prototypes to support characterization.  

• Work on manufacturing line/pilot line with external suppliers to characterize and validate new and improved manufacturing processes and components. 

• Work with suppliers and incoming inspection laboratories to develop, validate and ensure appropriate inspection methods and controls are in place for components and finished devices. 

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure supply, quality and timelines are met. 

• Monitor supplier performance and provide technical support to resolve issues. 

• Assess new and existing suppliers for technical and manufacturing capabilities. 

• Identify process improvements (design for manufacture/design for assembly) related to sub-assembly or component usage or design.  

• Assess critical to quality requirements for components used to build complex acute ischemic stroke devices and translate these requirements into component specifications that ensure components are manufacturable and performance is maintained consistently.  

• Implement changes under the Cerenovus change management system. 

how to succeed

Qualifications 

• Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering degree or equivalent. 

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in medical device design and development (including design with SolidWorks, prototyping, testing) 

• Data review and statistical methods skills (Minitab) 

• High level of technical writing and reporting skills. 

• Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, capable of working on own initiative. 

Experience 

• Prior experience in medical device catheter process design and or manufacturing is highly desirable.  

• Experienced in executing validation of equipment or processes, including preparation of protocols and reports. (OQ/PQ) 

• Understanding of product lifecycle and validation requirements for a new product introduction.  

• Experience in using a structured problem solving approach is highly desirable. (e.g green belt, DEMAIC) 

• Experience in managing technical relationships with external suppliers and OEM is preferred. 

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills required.  

• Ability to multi-task, working on multiple projects simultaneously. 

• This position is in Galway, Ireland 

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

CERENOVUS is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Cerenovus

Cerenovus is part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech and an emerging leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. At Cerenovus we offer a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Cerenovus. 

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/cerenovus

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact:  sara.marsalo@randstadsourceright.co.uk (please note we do not accept applications or copies of CV via email).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.