Our client is a global manufacturer of safety equipment based in Galway. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to work on their site. This 4-day per week onsite role involves working in a team of 5, with the Quality Engineer reporting directly to the Quality Manager and having some corporate exposure on global quality projects.
Responsibilities:
* Monitor compliance to workmanship practices and procedures, providing coaching & training as required. Conduct defect awareness training with Associates.
* Implement reduced final inspections in manufacturing cells without increased Customer Complaints (OOB).
* Identify and champion introduction of technology maintaining minimum OOB
* Monitor in process scrap, report regularly and work with Engineering to reduce.
* Manage MRB and make decisions related to disposition of non-conforming product
* Conduct/lead PFMEA, 5Why root cause analysis.
* Use knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.
* Drive an effective internal audit system and schedule. Coordinate agency audits and ensure internal practices deliver high levels of compliance to product approval agency requirements, and customer requirements
* Maintain KPIs.
* Lead investigation & corrective action of Internal & External complaints / product concerns (IQOS)
* Maintain and ensure the Quality Manual & Quality Policies of GMIL are cascaded through operations and agree QMS best practices with MSA.
* Perform 1st article inspections on raw materials/components according to written procedures, specifications/drawings, and processes.
* Participate directly in new product/technology transfer.
* Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality.
Requirements:
* Minimum +3 years' experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
* A Degree or equivalent
* Demonstrated use of decision making based on judgement and data
* SAP experience
* Decision making ability coupled with the ability to work on one's own initiative and with minimum supervision.
* Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Use of problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why and PFMEA.