**About the Role:**
Our client is a leading manufacturer seeking a dedicated QA Specialist to ensure the highest standards of quality for all products manufactured and purchased at their Cork facility.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Guide and support personnel in maintaining quality standards and procedures.
* Oversee the application of defined quality standards across all production stages.
* Assist with Environmental Management Initiatives when needed.
* Maintain and manage the calibration and control programs for production equipment.
* Ensure the laboratory and all equipment are consistently clean and in good working condition.
* Report any production, chemical, or mechanical issues from a quality, safety, or environmental perspective to relevant parties.
* Validate goods during receiving and in-process spot-tests by ensuring full knowledge of laboratory equipment.
* Conduct chemical and physical conformity analysis on materials, products, and environmental-control samples.
* Perform thorough inspections of incoming/outgoing goods and in-process QA/QC checks to ensure they meet defined standards.
* Support the resolution of non-conformities and customer complaints, working with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Work alongside the IMS Leader to implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring it is understood and applied across the team.
* Assist in internal and regulatory audits to maintain compliance with industry standards.
* Capture and update quality and environmental performance data in the ERP system and IMS.
* Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve any technical issues related to production, chemicals, or mechanical components.
* Provide backup for the IMS Leader in managing non-conforming materials, products, and processes.
**Who You Are:**
* Ideal candidate has a third-level qualification in Quality, Engineering, or Science.
* Previous industrial experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
* Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
* A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
**Why Join Our Client?**
Our client offers an engaging and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and growth. If you're a proactive and quality-focused individual with a passion for ensuring the highest standards, we want to hear from you.