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Quality Engineer

Mayo
4 days ago
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Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Mayo
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer to join our clients team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer expectations. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Perform internal audits and support external audits (e.g., ISO, customer audits).
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
Monitor and report on key quality metrics and trends.
Review and approve quality documentation including inspection plans, test procedures, and validation protocols.
Support supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen.Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in a quality engineering role (typically 3+ years).
Strong knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 8D).
Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS) and MS Office Suite.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Certification in Six Sigma, CQE, or similar is a plus
Experience in [industry-specific experience, e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices].
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP).
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.KSGalway

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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