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Thomas Gallagher
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Senior Engineering Manager


Reference:TG - Senior Manager - Galway Location: Galway
Galway City
Qualification:DegreeExperience:10+ Years
Job Type:PermanentSalary: Not Disclosed

Job title: Senior Engineering Manager
Location: Galway
Benefits: Top salary, Bonus, pension, healthcare and 4 day working week.


Company:
My client are a Medical device manufacturer with a new hub in Galway. They specialise in catheters, medical balloons, EM-Micro Sensors, engineered shafts, and complete device assemblies, supporting a wide range of interventional therapies.



Responsibilities:
Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team across NPD, NPI and sustaining Engineering
  • Drive accountability for execution, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Deliver engineering programs across NPD, NPI, and sustaining on time, on quality, and within budget
Customer & Commercial Engagement
  • Act as primary technical interface for customers across development and commercial programs
  • Support RFQs, proposals, and technical solution development
  • Translate customer needs into clear engineering execution strategies
  • Support scope definition, change management, and customer communication
New Product Development (NPD)
  • Lead cross-functional product development from concept through design, verification/validation, and transfer to manufacturing
  • Ensure structured execution aligned to design controls and stage-gate processes
  • Drive design reviews, risk management (e.g., FMEA), and technical decision-making
  • Lead design transfer and New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring manufacturing readiness, process robustness, and successful product launch
Pipeline & Portfolio Management
  • Own engineering pipeline visibility, project intake, and prioritisation
  • Assess feasibility, resource needs, and risk for incoming opportunities
  • Balance portfolio across capacity, capability, and business priorities
Operational Excellence, NPI & Sustaining
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure successful product launch, process capability, and production ramp
  • Own sustaining engineering activities, including design changes, issue resolution, and lifecycle management
  • Drive process improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure stable, scalable production


Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years’ experience in medical device engineering, including NPD
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Experience in customer-facing roles and contract manufacturing environments preferred
  • Strong knowledge of design controls, regulatory requirements, and product development processes
  • Proven experience in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.


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