Our client is a pioneering medical device company at the forefront of developing a minimally invasive treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This breakthrough technology offers a more effective and patient-friendly alternative to traditional surgical procedures and long-term medication.
Following exciting clinical progress, the company is expanding its manufacturing operations and looking to hire an experienced and driven Manufacturing Engineer to support scale-up and commercial readiness.
The Opportunity
As Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in supporting day-to-day production activities, process improvement, and equipment optimisation within a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll be working with a close-knit, cross-functional team including R&D, Quality, and Operations, contributing directly to the company’s journey from clinical success to global market launch.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a start-up/scale-up setting, values collaboration, and is eager to make a visible impact in the medtech space.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support to daily manufacturing activities and help meet production targets (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Troubleshoot product, process, and equipment issues in collaboration with the operations team.
- Partner with R&D and Quality teams to optimise manufacturing processes, procedures, and product flow.
- Support equipment selection, installation, maintenance, and ensure machinery meets performance requirements.
- Monitor and analyse equipment data to identify performance issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) in accordance with internal QMS standards.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and data-driven analysis to reduce variability, improve yield, and lower costs.
- Contribute to commercial readiness and scale-up strategies, including cost-of-goods (COG) reduction plans.
What You'll Bring
- Level 8 degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent qualification).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role within the medical devices sector.
- Strong working knowledge of QMS standards, process controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive technical decisions.
- Proactive, self-starting attitude with solid project management and organisational skills.
- Comfortable in a dynamic, scaling environment where flexibility and adaptability are key.
Why Apply?
- Be part of an early-stage, high-impact company shaping the future of patient care in urology.
- Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with clear growth pathways and visibility of your impact.
- Gain exposure to commercialisation strategy, scaling operations, and international product launch.
- Enjoy autonomy, trust, and the chance to help define best practices from the ground up.
Inclusive Hiring Approach
Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay – if you’re excited by this opportunity and have relevant experience or transferable skills, we’d love to hear from you. Our client values diverse perspectives and is committed to providing the support you need to succeed.
For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Emma Cawley at emma.cawley@collinsmcnicholas.ie.
Kindly note that, given the expected high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates whose qualifications closely match the specific requirements of the role. We genuinely value your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your understanding.