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Lead R&D Engineer

Hollister ULC -
Ballina, County Mayo

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Qualifications

Doctoral degree
CAD
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Quality systems
Business

Full job description

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Ballina
Department: Research & Development

Summary

The Lead R&D Engineer is a senior individual contributor within Research and Development who provides technical leadership in the identification, design, development, and commercialization of medical devices. The role applies strong engineering expertise to progress product concepts from early clinical need and technology exploration through prototype development, verification, validation, and support of commercialization. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Lead R&D Engineer collaborates extensively with cross‑functional partners across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Marketing to deliver innovative, compliant, and customer‑focused solutions that support business growth.

Responsibilities

Represent Research and Development on cross‑functional product development and commercialization teams.
Translate basic clinical and customer needs into device concepts, designs, and prototypes while ensuring consideration of human factors, usability, and regulatory requirements.
Research, evaluate, and apply new materials, technologies, and processes to support development of new and existing product platforms.
Lead or support concept development, feasibility assessments, prototyping, and iterative design refinement.
Source, select, and evaluate materials, components, and supplier technologies for suitability and performance.
Develop product and component specifications to ensure consistent performance aligned to customer and business requirements.
Develop and execute test methods to characterize and measure product performance, stability, and functionality.
Plan, perform, and document design verification and design validation activities in compliance with design control requirements.
Provide technical R&D support to Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other functions as required.
Manage assigned project schedules, conduct technical and project risk analyses, and support timely completion of project deliverables.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation including reports, drawings, specifications, and analysis summaries.
Support intellectual property activities, including collaboration with patent counsel on patentability and infringement assessments.
Apply advanced engineering knowledge to solve complex and often ambiguous technical problems.
Lead or significantly contribute to technical execution of projects with minimal supervision.
Integrate regulatory, quality, and design control requirements into development activities.
Analyze experimental and performance data using appropriate analytical and statistical methods.
Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to cross‑functional stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions of the Role

Translating technical findings into business-relevant insights.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Market Access).
Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., EU MDR, FDA).
Maintain quality systems and compliance with regulatory standards.

Education & Work Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

Honours Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
Typically requires 8-12 years of relevant industry experience, preferably within medical devices or other regulated product development environments.
Demonstrated experience working within medical device quality systems, including design controls and applicable regulatory standards.
Proven experience in product design, prototype development, and execution of verification and validation activities.
Working knowledge of project execution principles, including planning, risk management, and cross‑functional coordination.
Proficiency with common engineering tools and software, including 3D CAD and standard business applications.
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or related technical discipline.
Experience leading or coordinating cross‑functional technical workstreams without direct people management responsibility.
Demonstrated experience integrating human factors considerations into product concept development.
Project management experience within an R&D or new product development environment.
Familiarity with supplier engagement, vendor evaluations, and external technology scouting.

Competencies

Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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