Job Title:             Quality Engineer

Reports to:          HSEQ Manager

Industry:             Metal fabrication and tooling

Job Location:       Carlow

Job Type:            Permanent, full-time

Job Start:            ASAP subject to notice period

Company profile: Expanding engineering fabrication and tooling company

Work environment: High precision tooling, CNC, metal fabrication

Job profile:

The Quality Engineer will be expected to manage on a day-today basis all activities in relation to internal Quality Systems throughout the company’s engineering business.

• Appraise internal & customers’ requirements and make sure they are satisfied.
• Report all deviations to relevant responsible manager to ensure immediate action.
• Facilitate initiative-taking solutions by collecting and analysing quality data.
• Review and update internal QMS, standards and policies in agreement with HSEQ Manager.
• Keep and maintain records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
• In conjunction with the HSEQ Manager ensure that there is effective communication to achieve a common focus and department direction.
• Co-ordinate the Internal audit process and lead management reviews to ensure the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Inputting and support HSEQ department strategy.
• Revise and evaluate data to identify report ability and CAPA/Internal 8D Report decisions.
• Provide support for product assurance from design effort to initial product qualification followed to first phase production.
• Initiating and promoting cross functional partnerships to ensure the Team – consisting of Internal Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Sales – work together effectively to meet company objectives.
• Manage the HSE internal activities, to include First Aid and Fire Evacuation.
• Devise procedures to inspect, improve and report quality and/or health and safety issues.
• Assure the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes and final output. Daily/Weekly/Monthly internal scrap assessment and report accordingly.
• Conduct CMM activities and assures completion of FAIR reports.
• Responsible for internal measurement devices/gauges calibration and report issues if identified to HSEQ Manager.
• Assist in development of work instructions along with route sheets for entire assigned programs.
• Daily communication and department support to HSEQ Manager to achieve and exceed company objectives.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Diploma/degree in relevant engineering discipline or several years; quality experience and training
• 6 Sigma or similar certification
• ISO13485
• Experience using CMM tools
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in a similar position from a tooling, CNC or metal fabrication background or similar.
• Extremely proficient in quality engineering

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Applicants who require work authorisation are not being considered at this time.

Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of aerospace and/or medtech industries.
• Highly organised and efficient.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Numerate and highly computer literate.
• Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-sustaining engineer with ability to effectively work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met.
• A proven commitment to continued professional development.
• Customer satisfaction focused.
• Self-motivated.
• A strong teamwork, continuous improvement and quality mindset.

Salary: €40 - 45k DOE plus benefits