Quality Engineer / Technician | Shannon
My client, a growing manufacturing company in Shannon is seeking a Quality Engineer / Technician to join its quality team. Working closely with the Quality Manager, this is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives, support audits, and ensure the highest quality standards are maintained across the business.
This position would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in maintaining robust quality systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits, ensuring the business remains audit-ready at all times.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement projects using DMAIC and Lean principles to improve quality and process capability.
- Manage the calibration programme for all measurement and test equipment.
- Review and approve quality documentation and manufacturing records prior to product release.
- Work closely with production and quality teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Support compliance activities and maintain quality management system documentation.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a manufacturing or regulated production environment.
- Strong knowledge of DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience working with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or AS9100 would be advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation skills.
- Experience supporting audits and managing corrective actions.
- A machining background would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification would be an advantage.
If you are interested in a confidential discussion, apply via the link below and I will be in touch.
