R&D Engineer

Location: Co. Mayo (commutable from Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris, and surrounding areas) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading manufacturing company based in Co. Mayo is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to join its growing innovation team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting edge product development projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This role is ideally suited to candidates living in or commuting from Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris, and other major towns across Mayo.

• Lead and support research and development projects from concept through to commercialisation
• Design, test, and validate new products and processes
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including production, quality, and engineering
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, reports, and specifications
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related discipline)
• 2+ years' experience in an R&D or product development role within manufacturing
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with product design, testing, and validation
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. medical devices, pharma, or similar)
• Familiarity with CAD software and data analysis tools
• Project management experience

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high impact projects
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Sylvester Jennings