Rob Neary

Rob Neary

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Validation Specialist at UA Manufacturing

  • Education

    • Calasanctius College, Oranmore

      2004 - 2009
      Leaving Certificate 2009
    • Dublin Institute of Technology

      2016 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree Medical Device Innovation Second Class Honours

      Module Listing:Anatomy & PhysiologyBasic Principles of Medical Device TechnologyComputer-Aided Design & Solidworks 2D/3D ModellingApplied BiomaterialsProject Management & InnovationTeam Design ProjectMedical Device Design & AnalysisMedical Device ManufacturingValidation & Regulatory AffairsCAD & Analysis (Solidworks, Part, Assembly, Mould Design & Finite Element Analysis (FEA))Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)Team Design Project

    • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

      2013 - 2014
      Certificate (Special Purpose Award) in Science in Medical Device Technology Distinction

      Module Listing:• Industrial project.• Learning to Learn.• Medical Device Technology.• Current Industrial Concepts.• Work Placement/Project.• Quality Auditing.

    • Athlone Institute of Technology

      2009 - 2012
      Mechanical Engineering

      In my Final Year Project, I designed and manufactured a Single Valve Cylinder Head & A Single Cylinder Oscillating Engine with the use of CAD/CAM and Solid Works for the drawing and solid modelling of the assembly. Each part was then manufactured to its specifications within tolerances using CAD part and assembly drawings. I used a Metal Lathe and a CNC Milling Machine along with other common practical tools and measuring equipment.Modules included:• Materials• Energy… Show more In my Final Year Project, I designed and manufactured a Single Valve Cylinder Head & A Single Cylinder Oscillating Engine with the use of CAD/CAM and Solid Works for the drawing and solid modelling of the assembly. Each part was then manufactured to its specifications within tolerances using CAD part and assembly drawings. I used a Metal Lathe and a CNC Milling Machine along with other common practical tools and measuring equipment.Modules included:• Materials• Energy Systems• Thermofluids• Mathematics • Mechanics• Control & Power Technology• CAD 2D/3D, Solid Works• Energy & Sustainability• Combined Heat & Power• Operations Management• Instrumentation• Machine Operations (Lathe, Milling, CNC)• Communications Show less

    • Dundalk Institute of Technology

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Computing in Games & Extended Reality First Class Honours

      Module Listing:Year 1:- Software Engineering- Extended Reality Theory- Advanced 3D Animation and Game Engine Pipeline- Data Analytics for Immersive Environments- Narrative Design and Scene Composition- User Experience DesignYear 2:- Research Skills for Product Development- Sound Design for Immersive Environments- Rich Media Product Production - Research Thesis

  • Experience

    • Supermac's

      Jul 2010 - Oct 2012
      Service Staff

      • Responsible for fast and efficient service to customers.• Working well in a team under pressure in a fast paced environment.• Multitasking.• To provide ongoing support to the management team to ensure Supermac’s customers receive the best quality, service and cleanliness every time.• Flexibility to work in all areas of the restaurant as requested by the manager.

    • Rentokil Pest Control

      Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
      Service Technician
    • Boston Scientific

      Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
      R&D Technician

      •Assist in the research, design and acquisition of new fixtures, equipment and prototyping capabilities.•Verification of raw data compared to design compliance data sheets and results in Minitab.•Review data from tests completed in the Design Assurance Lab.•Assist and carry out feasibility and DV tests on defects.•Interact with external extrusions vendors, sampling different types of polymer tubing & balloon prototypes such as multi-lumen extrusions, PTA & Catheter hub moulds and complete assemblies. Show less

    • Medtronic

      Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
      Manufacturing Engineering Technician (SAP ME)

      • Responsible for testing the installation, operation and performance of manufacturing support software SWAT, (Spray Weigh Automation Technology)• Assisted with development and execution of SWAT software validation and all supporting validation documentation e.g. SRS, TRM, IQ, OQ & PQ Protocols and associated Reports• Writing script protocols for Functional User Testing and User Acceptance Testing in SAP MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and Quality Center• Consistent compliance with product quality standards• Consistent attention to detail to ensure accurate, high quality products• Provide technical support to direct manufacturing during SAP MES rollout phase• Troubleshooting and technical support of process, materials and equipment operation• Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of appropriate documentation outlining product processing work steps• I.T. and engineering support Show less

    • Thermo King

      Sept 2017 - Nov 2017
      Production Operator
    • Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

      Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
      Production Operator

      Hemostasis Valves

    • Medtronic

      Apr 2018 - now

      Project Oval - transfer all commercial manufacturing activities from Brescia, Italy to Galway, Ireland.Technical Expert for all Peripheral Vascular Balloon Forming/Manufacturing at Medtronic, Galway• Process development/validations• Continuous Improvement/ improve manufacturing process using engineering methods (A3, lab book studies, statistical analysis)• Establish project plans to ensure deliverables are met• Analyze and resolve basic manufacturing and compliance issues (NCMR, CAPA, audit observations)• Develop basic experiments and tests to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results; make recommendations; and develop reports• Provide necessary engineering support to commercial operations ensuring availability of all equipment and tooling, and removing constraints to reduce overall downtime• Liaise with external vendors to purchase new/upgrade existing equipment and software Show less • Balloon Manufacturing Engineering Technician with a diverse knowledge of polymers and balloon forming techniques• Coronary Balloon Forming, Stent Delivery Systems (SDS) and Balloon Angioplasty sub-assemblies• Performing changeovers of product family/sizes, machine parameter adjustments, extrusion batch changes for optimised setups ensuring all critical parameters are within tolerance and specification and general troubleshooting in process• Peripheral Balloons - Kyphon Inflatable Bone Tamp (IBT) Balloon forming (used to treat pathological fractures of the vertebral body due to osteoporosis, cancer, or benign lesions) - general troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of the IBT Balloon machines• Continuously working to improve efficiency by regularly carrying out cycle time measurements of the process, investigating any cycle time deviations and coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions• Calibration of machines critical components used in balloon forming and measurements• Creating and executing Engineering Build Requests (EBR) for Glass & Metal Mould Qualifications and Compliance Testing Builds (OQ, PQ)• Completing the Non-Conformance Material Report (NCMR) and relevant memorandum each month for balloon tubing deemed unsuitable for balloon forming• Participating in cross functional teams and continuous improvement projects (A3)• Technical Lead - Project Oval Transfer (Brescia, Italy - Galway, Ireland) Show less

      • Manufacturing Engineer II

        Jul 2021 - now
      • Manufacturing Engineer I

        Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technician

        Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Point Force Group

      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
      General Construction Labourer
    • EWS Recruitment

      Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
      General Construction Labourer
    • UA MANUFACTURING

      Oct 2024 - now
      Validation Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA)

      Dassault Systèmes
      Sept 2025
    • General Construction Induction Card

      WorkSafe Victoria
      Jul 2024
    • Computerised Systems Validation

      PharmOut
      Dec 2024
    • Full Australian Driving Licence

      VicRoads
      Aug 2024
    • Working with Children Check

      Victoria State Government (Victorian Government)
      Apr 2025
    • Full Irish Driving Licence

      Road Safety Authority
      Nov 2020
    • Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor

      International Register of Certificated Auditors
      Jan 2014