Research and Development Engineer 2, Process Development

The primary purpose of this position is to focus on the development of processes required to manufacture device designs which are developed by Research and Development in Cook Medical.

Reporting to: Team Lead, Research and Development / Manager, Research and Development  

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• Perform duties of a Research and Development Engineer 2, Process Development
  • Identification, development, and implementation of new processes (within Cook Medical or with third parties) required for the manufacture of device designs which are developed by Research and Development in Cook Medical.
  • Process validation of new processes associated with NPI’s and or process development.
  • Ensure that a risk-based approach is applied during the development implementation and validation of all processes both within Cook Medical and with third party suppliers.
  • Ensuring that the principle of Design for Manufacture is central to the Research and Development process and the devices developed within Research and Development.
  • Where appropriate apply Lean Manufacturing principles to the design and implementation of new processes.
• Process documentation (PFMEA’s, Production Instructions, Drawings etc.) associated with NPI’s and or process development.
• Collaborate with other Research and Development teams to ensure the effective completion of all activities associated with a Research and Development Engineering project / objective.
• Communications:
  • Regular communication to cross-functional teams and senior management.
  • Project status communications and reporting.
• Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
• Educate oneself in the medical area for which the new devices are being developed in order to have an appreciation for what needs to be achieved with these products.
• Responsible for process engineering layout plans and implementation in relation to new processes and production lines.
• Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience is desired.
• Project planning/execution skills.
• Execution of project in a timely effective manner.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Good mechanical design and understanding of engineering fundamentals with medical device materials knowledge.
• Statistical understanding and experience.
• Manufacturing design and process understanding.
• Good working knowledge of Solidworks and/or Pro Engineer CAD.
• Strong technical writer.
• Knowledge of relevant ISO, EU, FDA medical device standards regulations is required.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

About Cook Limerick  

Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook’s products for global markets.   

Research and Development in Limerick   

Our mission with R&D is to invent, manufacture, and deliver a unique portfolio of medical devices to the healthcare systems of the world.   

Our R&D team in Limerick is split into two divisions, Vascular and Medsurg.  The R&D engineering teams are responsible for bringing a product from idea or concept all the way to market launch.   

The MedSurg R&D team in Limerick has two programs, Endoscopy/EndoSurgery and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) that it is responsible for designing and developing new and innovative products for. The R&D engineers and scientists have the opportunity to explore and create novel ideas within feasibility, bring a medical device through verification and validation phase and be a part of bringing a new product to the market. The MedSurg R&D team works in collaboration with Cook’s sister site in Winston Salem, North Carolina.    

Our employee benefits include:   

• Hybrid Work Model    

• Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme   

• Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family   

• Life Assurance and Income Protection cover   

• Educational Assistance    

• Performance related Bonus   

• Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks   

• Fully equipped gym on site   

• 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times    

• Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities   

• Free parking   

• Subsidised restaurant   

• Sports & Social club 

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