Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This exciting opportunity is a key role within R&D and will take a hands-on role in the selection, generation and validation of new process technologies and the further development of existing processing methods. The Process Development Engineer will be a member of the Process Development Team focusing on Metal processing related aspects, including Centerless Grinding, to ensure the generation and implementation of robust solution from a systems, Equipment and test perspective that will seamlessly transfer in to scale manufacturing.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Liaise with Project Leaders, R&D & Operations Team members and other internal customers to clearly understand requirements and inputs.Investigate, select and develop appropriate technologies and specifications to ensure that process design is robust and reproducible and capable of meeting all qualification requirements.Develop in-house expertise in Centerless grinding, taking a hands-on approach to generate wire profiles and features using available technologies that challenge the limits and provides solutions to meet and exceed product user requirements.Ensure that Design for Manufacturability, capacity and product cost impacts are considered in all decision making such that design can be scaled seamlessly in to manufacturing at required product cost.Define and put in place drawings, BOM’s and Routers and procedure to ensure the product design is translated accurately in to Manufacturing.Plan and execute risk assessment, process specification/ test methods development and subsequent Process Qualifications (IQ,OQ,PQ)Generate and maintain required Engineering and Design documentation in line with the Quality Management System and associated regulatory requirements.Provide Guidance to Junior Engineers and Technicians within the R&D Department.Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Competencies:

Degree in Engineering, related technical field or with appropriate demonstrated experience.At least 5 years previous related experience.Hands-on experience of Metals processing in a regulated environment.Excellent knowledge of centre-less grinding, with strong experience in developing recipes for new designs on both manual and automated machines, would be a distinct advantage.Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities.Self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.Good working knowledge of medical device materials and processes.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project or similar.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.

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Key Benefits

Attractive Salary package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Health Insurance Cover

Life assurance

+ Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
+ Excellent career progression opportunities
+ Recognition scheme
+ Free Parking
+ Educational assistance
+ Internal training courses
+ Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
+ Active Sports and Social Club

We are Global

Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.

Medtech Company of the Year Winner

Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.

People Development

At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.