Senior R&D Engineering Manager

The Senior R&D Engineering Manager is a functional business leader responsible for R&D engineering team to execute critical development projects. You will be accountable for the engineering staff in Galway and are expected to create a high performing team culture. Additionally, you will formulate partnerships with cross-functional Core Team members to foster collaboration and cross-functional effectiveness. You will be the key champion in planning, directing, and coach team members This position is hybrid with a 4 day per week onsite requirement.A Day in The Life Of: Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products.May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products.Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development.Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Mentor team members to ensure each team member is fully engaged and contributing to project success.Champion product development best practices such as collecting high-quality Voice of Customer inputs, early risk burn-down and Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM).25% or less domestic/international travel.Key Skills & Experience Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related discipline and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experienceExperience of people management of engineers including 1-1's, performance review’s, recruiting, disciplinaries, career development is essentialA dynamic team player and influencer and can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teamsExcellent team building, communication, people management and management skillsExtensive Program Management skills are a distinct advantageDynamic team player and mentor and can work effectively and proactively on a global teamExperienced in the medical device market and have a proven result driven record of accomplishment