Bio‐Medical Research Ltd., is probably best described as a start up with a dusting of grey hair! We combine wisdom with energy and build products that enhance everyone’s ability to actively embrace Wellness. We benefit from the reputation, experience and family culture that comes from more than 40 years in business but we approach our work with passion, creativity and agility. We’re on a journey to motivate and inspire people using our patented, FDA certified, EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) devices as part of their everyday wellness regimen. If you would like to work in a global organisation based on the west coast of Ireland, developing wearable technology, then you may have found your new home! For more product information please go to www.restorthefloor.com www.slendertone.com We are looking for an Apparel Product Designer to join the BMR family. Job Purpose: To design and deliver mechanical solutions that meet customer apparel/garment and other related mechanical components requirements You will have:  Honours Industrial Design, Fashion Design or Mechanical Engineering Degree  Excellent Innovation skills  Textiles knowledge  Experience in 2D/3D CAD design  Design Knowledge/Experience with wearable/fitness garments & fabrics and/or experience in designing body worn garment and accessory mechanical component a distinct advantage Day to Day Responsibilities:  Apparel/Garment Design – Develop concepts and design new garment products that meet customer requirements from medical, functionally and fashion standpoints. Critically review garment designs and propose changes for design improvement, cost reduction or use of new materials. Estimate material usage and cost of garments.  Prototyping– Build and test garment samples as required.  Test and Verification – Test and verify samples constructed by manufacturers according to garment specifications.  Generation of Documentation ‐ Generate and maintain material specifications, garment requirement specifications, verification protocols, results, test reports, assembly protocols and documentation required by manufacturers as required and in accordance with document control procedures. 
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Manuals – Assist with the writing of manuals and other user instructions as required. Material Selection and Assembly Process – Assist R&D team and manufacturers with the selection of material meeting defined mechanical properties. Assist R&D team in the selection the cost effective and adequate construction processes. Failure Analysis ‐ Investigate customer returns and find origin of problems and defects (e.g. design or manufacturing issue). Write up test reports or/and complete failure analysis related forms. Supply Chain Support – Assist the Operations team with manufacturer assessment, approval and production support. If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please email [email protected] and attach your CV ROLE PROFILE JOB TITLE
Apparel Product Designer JOB PURPOSE
To design and deliver mechanical solutions that meet customer requirements for garments, other related mechanical components. Department: R&D Reports to: Lead Mechanical Engineer No. of Direct reports? None CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Industrial Design, Fashion Design or Mechanical Engineering Degree 2. Innovative 3. Textiles knowledge 4. Design Knowledge/Experience with wearable/fitness garments & fabrics a distinct advantage PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Apparel/Garment Design – Develop concepts and design new garment products that meet customer requirements from medical, functionally and fashion standpoints. Critically review garment designs and propose changes for design improvement, cost reduction or use of new materials. Estimate material usage and cost of garments. 2. Prototyping– Build and test garment samples as required. 3. Test and Verification – Test and verify samples constructed by manufacturers according to garment specifications. 4. Generation of Documentation: Generate and maintain material specifications, garment requirement specifications, verification protocols, results, test reports, assembly protocols and documentation required by manufacturers as required and in accordance with BMR document control procedures. 5. Manuals – Assist with the writing of manuals and other user instructions as required. 6. Material Selection and Assembly Process – Assist R&D team and manufacturers with the selection of material meeting defined mechanical properties. Assist R&D team in the selection the cost effective and adequate construction processes. 7. Failure Analysis: Investigate customer returns and find origin of problems and defects (e.g. design or manufacturing issue). Write up test reports or/and complete failure analysis related forms. 8. Supply Chain Support – Assist the Operations team with manufacturer assessment, approval and production support. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Qualification level and discipline:  Honours Degree in Industrial Design;  Or Honours degree in fashion design;  Or Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering degree with textile experience. No. of years work experience: 1‐ 5 years Industry type: Textiles/Apparels for Medical Devices or/and Consumer Electronics SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES  Experience in designing body worn garment and accessory mechanical component  Experience in 2D/3D CAD design  Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing presenting ideas clearly and concisely  Can come up with innovative solutions to problems and contributes ideas for product/process improvements or new products.  Manage their own workload, meeting deadlines and allocating priorities  Team‐working skills for cross‐functional teams  Systematic & orderly  Works effectively under pressure  Manages own time to good effect  Motivated  Willingness to commit self to challenging objectives  Good analytical and problem solving approach COMPETENCY ADVANCED/INTERMEDIATE/BASIC Communication Intermediate Interpersonal skills Intermediate Adaptability/Flexibility Advanced Accomplishments/Results Orientation Advanced Attention to Detail Advanced Customer Service Orientation Intermediate Sales Orientation Basic Decision Making, Problem Solving & Judgement Intermediate Initiative & Innovation Advanced Leadership Basic Planning & Organisation Intermediate Pressure Tolerance & Resilience Intermediate Supervising & Developing Others Intermediate Teamwork/Working with Others Intermediate