Principal Manufacturing Engineer (MedTech)

Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland; hybrid work arrangement

Salary: €81,120–€121,680 per year, plus eligibility for the hirify.global Incentive Plan.

Company

Global healthcare technology company developing medical technologies and therapies intended to improve patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Design manufacturing processes, production layouts, operating sequences, and procedures for equipment, tooling, machining, assemblies, and material handling.
• Adapt machine and equipment designs to factory and production conditions while incorporating inspection and test requirements.
• Manage third-party machine builders and manufacturing equipment suppliers from quotation through factory and site acceptance testing.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools; investigate deficiencies; and initiate corrective actions to protect product quality.
• Develop processes suitable for statistical process control and guide engineering teams on design concepts and manufacturing specifications.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 5 years, or a PhD with at least 3 years.
• Mastery of a relevant technical specialty and comprehensive knowledge of industry practices.
• Ability to work autonomously with ambiguity and identify solutions through detailed investigation and analysis.
• Experience succeeding in a fast-paced, dynamic new product development environment.
• Ability to represent projects, communicate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors, and influence decisions.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and managing major or moderately complex projects.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing manufacturing software releases, test automation, and software design transfer.
• Knowledge of low-volume, high-complexity capital equipment production.
• Experience with motors, sensors, and electromechanical assemblies.
• DMAIC and Lean Manufacturing experience, including Black Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven work focused on developing technologies and therapies that improve patient outcomes.
• Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, R&D, suppliers, and other functions.
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive eligibility through the hirify.global Incentive Plan.
• Opportunities to advance existing technology, introduce new technologies, and coach other specialists.