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Senior Design Assurance Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: courtney.russell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24733

We are supporting our medical device client who are looking to hire a Senior Design Assurance Engineer as their business grows. This is a permanent role based in Galway which requires an onsite presence.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead quality activities including risk assessments, device testing, validations, audits, and technical documentation.

  • Manage Design History File (DHF) and support continuous improvement of the QMS.

  • Ensure product development and risk management activities comply with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

  • Translate user needs into design and manufacturing requirements, including test method development and process monitoring.

  • Conduct design verification, validation, and test method validation.

  • Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, suppliers, and external stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure quality standards are met.

  • Apply problem-solving and statistical analysis techniques to product development and manufacturing processes.

  • Represent the medical device client professionally to regulators, vendors, and auditors.

  • Support compliance activities such as CAPA, audits, and training.

  • Review and approve operational, test, and validation data to confirm product conformance.

  • Provide quality guidance, mentorship, and technical support to staff.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.

  • Minimum 6 years of QA, Quality Systems, or regulatory experience in the medical device industry, including at least 4 years in design and development QA.

  • Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR), ISO 13485:2016, EU MDR, Canadian MDR and related international regulations.

  • Experience supporting audits, inspections and regulatory interactions.

  • Strong project management, leadership and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab).

  • Results-driven, self-motivated, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.


For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Courtney Russell

courtney.russell@collinsmcnicholas.ie

071 910 8062

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