Robert O'donoghue
About Robert O'donoghue
Robert O'Donoghue is a Principal Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in process development and manufacturing engineering.
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Robert O'donoghue is a Principal Process Development Engineer currently working at Boston Scientific. He assumed this role in 2022.
Current Company
Robert O'donoghue joined Boston Scientific in 2022 as a Principal Process Development Engineer. His work focuses on innovative process development within the company.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before becoming a Principal Process Development Engineer, Robert worked as a Senior Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific from 2020 to 2022 in Clonmel. Prior to that, he served as an R&D Engineer II from 2016 to 2020, also at the Clonmel location in Munster, Ireland.
Past Experience in Engineering Roles
Robert’s career in engineering includes roles at various reputable firms. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineer II at Stryker Neurovascular in Cork from 2014 to 2016, and as a Lean Engineer at DePuy Orthopedics in Cork from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he held a position at Nypro Healthcare as a Product Engineer for one year from 2011 to 2012.
Early Career at Abbott Vascular
Robert O'donoghue’s early career includes significant time at Abbott Vascular, where he worked from 2007 to 2011. He served as a Production Operator from 2007 to 2008 and then as a Manufacturing Process Technician from 2008 to 2011 in Clonmel. The company is notable for winning the Shingo Prize in 2014.
Educational Background and Certifications
Robert earned an MSc in Strategic Quality Management - Lean Sigma Systems from the University of Limerick, studying from 2013 to 2019. He holds various certifications in Lean Six Sigma, including a Master Black Belt obtained from University of Limerick, and a Six Sigma Green Belt acquired from Abbott Vascular in 2009 and Lean Sigma Systems in 2007. In addition, he completed a Design for Six Sigma certification from Nypro University/Gelrad in 2012. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons.) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology from Cork Institute of Technology, earned between 2002 and 2006.