Principal R&D Engineer- Galway (Hybrid)

CREGG seeks an experienced Principal R&D Engineer to join our Galway-based client on a permanent basis with full benefits. The successful candidate will lead the technical architecture and development of regulated device and general wellness-based products from concept through commercialization. This role owns product specifications, technical feasibility, design integrity, and external engineering coordination.

To discuss please email or call Gary on 418.

• Technical Architecture & Product Specification Ownership
  • Define and author Product Requirement Documents (PRD), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Technical Specifications
  • Establish system architecture for electromechanical and general wellness-based products
  • Ensure traceability between design inputs, outputs, verification plans, and risk documentation
  • Approve final product specifications prior to design freeze
• Design Control & Risk Management
  • Lead design risk analysis (DFMEA, PHA)
  • Define verification and validation strategy
  • Ensure compliance with design control requirements
  • Support regulatory submissions through technical documentation preparation
• External Engineering & Consultant Management
  • Act as our client's technical authority in engagements with mechanical, firmware, electrical, industrial design, and testing consultants
  • Define scope of work and performance expectations
  • Review and approve drawings, firmware specifications, test reports, and technical deliverables
  • Escalate technical risks or scope deviations

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent.
• Experience: 6+ years R&D/NPD experience in relevant industry, preferably medical device or other comparable industry (Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, etc.)
• Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of engineering theories, methods and work measurement techniques
• Design & Compliance: Knowledge of design principles, FMEA, project management, regulatory requirements and standards, test development
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and coach assigned employees
• Industry Experience: Experience in electromechanical devices an advantage
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to balance compliance and commercial reality

For more info or a confidential discussion please email or call Gary on 418.