NPI Engineer

We are partnering with a leading company in the medical device industry to recruit a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the introduction of new products and driving product development projects from concept to commercialisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovation and excellence within a dynamic, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage NPI and Product Development (PD) activities, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Support the implementation of ISO56000, Innovation Management Standard.
• Oversee design and development of new products, working closely with customers throughout their design process.
• Drive prototyping, testing, and initial engineering builds, ensuring design verification and validation.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage risk in accordance with ISO13485 standards.
• Develop and validate test methods and processes using statistical tools (e.g., R&R, DOE).
• Manage project lifecycle, including budgeting, prioritisation, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
• Identify and integrate new technologies to enhance product and process robustness.

• NFQ Level 8 or higher in a technical discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering).
• Proven experience in NPI, product and process validation, and project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Six Sigma certification and demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives.
• Experience in grinding, moulding, EDM, and/or laser processes is a distinct advantage.