Pat McHugh

Experience

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  Cook Medical

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Product Development

  Main role was to conduct relevant mechanical testing and simulated use testing of devices as part of FDA approval. Other roles included: redesigning devices to reduce waste and expenditure, updating CAD drawings to include design/process changes, designing test equipment.Achieved an estimated cost saving of €30,000 annually, by introducing a new design to an endoscopic needle device to reduce waste material and expenditure. Key aspects such as having no impact on device functionality, simplifying the assembly stage and not providing further risks to the patient were also taken into considerationConducted several important tests to provide FDA approval for devices such as oesophageal stents, endoscopic needles, ultrasound needles and urological devices. Provided opinions on possible design flaws and available alterations in the case of test failures.Held the role of testing problematic devices and diagnosing the causative factors for their failure, along with providing possible solutions. Responsible for the design of a prototype device to place fiducial markers in the body. The design of this prototype went on to secure the rights of this product for Cook Ireland.Updated numerous CAD drawings to match new design and process changes. Also, wrote numerous operating procedures for new testing equipment. Partook in bi-weekly meetings involving the entire department to assist all device specialist areas and provide opinions on designs for new devices in the prototype stage. Show less

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  University of Limerick

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Graduate
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  Medtronic

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  Primarily responsible for process development activities for the Micra Transcatheter Delivery System Projects. This includes both the initial commercial delivery system and the updated ‘scalable’ delivery system.- Full completion of Process Characterisation, including reports and experiments, ensuring robust design and reliable processing for both Micra delivery systems- Drafting of documentation for process development builds, ensuring full adherence to key inputs and settings.- Quick problem solving for Non Conforming Material issues, and introducing preventative actions where possible- Assisting in design changes to improve processing yields and create a reliable final product- Responsible for scheduling testing, statistical analysis of Gage R&Rs andcdelivering reports in line with project timelines- Designing prototypes, using solidworks software, of fixtures to improve usability and yields- Using statistical techniques to design development builds and analyse subsequent test data- Working as part of a cross-functional team to carry a project through all development phases to meet project goals and timelines- Utilising Design Reliability and Manufacturability methodologies throughout development of design and processing- Writing operational procedures for various processes to ensure product is constructed in a precise manner paying attention to process flow and potential errors Show less Responsible for Design and Development of the Micra Transcatheterdelivery system and the low cost Micra Transcatheter delivery system.- Developing a delivery system that complies with manufacturing reliability requirements and also adheres to the PPS requirements- Creating functional tests in accordance with relevant ISO and ASTM standards to emulate clinical use conditions ensuring relevance to product performance specifications- Developing design changes which reduce cost, improve processing and have a limited impact on final product functionality- Responsible for statistically analysing Gage R&Rs and delivering reports using Minitab statistical software- Developing tensile tester programs to perform varying operations.- Designing test fixtures using Solidworks 3D CAD to ensure tests may be completed accurately while minimising ability for variation between setups- Completing DOE’s to support several processing and design changes- Introducing production fixtures and aids to reduce overall LBM- Designing new machinery for the production line to improve reliability, yield and operation- Participating in various brainstorming meetings to develop potential device solutions for medical issues Show less

  • Process Development Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Associate R&D Engineer

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Baylis Medical Company

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Process Engineering Team Leader (Associate Manager)

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Process Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Staff Process Engineer

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Medtronic

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Senior R&D Engineer
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  Baylis Medical Technologies

  Aug 2022 - now

  Principal R&D Engineer