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Job Description
A global medical device manufacturer in Galway is seeking a Lab Manager to lead a medical device prototyping lab, managing a small team while coordinating projects, customers, and global engineering teams. This role blends people leadership, lab operations, technical oversight, and customer engagement in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians (~ 5 - 10 people)
- Oversee daily operation of the prototyping lab, managing lab resources (e.g. equipment and maintenance, materials and inventory) and ensuring compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards
- Plan and coordinate multiple prototyping projects simultaneously
- Allocate resources effectively across projects
- Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables
- Support rapid turnaround of prototype builds
- Coordinate with engineering and prototyping teams in the US and India
- Act as a key interface for customers on prototyping projects
- Understand customer requirements and translate them into lab deliverables
- Communicate project status, timelines, and technical updates
- Support or contribute to quote development for prototype work
- Drive improvements in lab efficiency, turnaround time, and processes
Key Requirements
- Experience leading small technical teams (typically
- Background in engineering, prototyping, or medical devices preferred
- Strong technical understanding with ability to guide engineering work
- Experience managing lab operations, equipment, and resources
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Experience with resource planning and allocation
- Experience working with cross-functional and/or global teams
- Ability to understand customer needs and communicate solutions clearly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
- Strong stakeholder management
- Comfortable working at pace and making decisions with changing priorities
- Exposure to quoting, costing, or commercial decision-making is advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive and attractive employee compensation package
- Pension contributions
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
Location: Galway | Ireland
