Job Description
Quality Engineer - County Westmeath
Job Purpose
In this role, you will lead and coordinate Quality Assurance activities to ensure customer-specific requirements are captured and implemented into relevant business processes. You will provide leadership in best practice for Automotive and Medical Quality, and lead improvement projects to improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and reduce customer issues. You will also support customers on-site or remotely in the event of issues and take ownership of certain QMS processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Monitor and ensure compliance with ISO 9000; ISO 13485; ISO 14001
* Ownership of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), validation process
* Support Customer and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes
* Support Sales in ensuring that Customer-Specific Requirements are captured effectively and understood
* Lead projects to implement Customer-Specific Requirements in relevant business areas where required
* Handle customer complaints using the 8D process
* Provide leadership to all teams on best practice Quality and provide training where required
* Review and complete customer quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner
* Lead improvement projects with cross-functional teams to continually improve QMS
* Support internal and external audits
Education & Experience requirements:
* Third-level qualification in Quality, Science, or Engineering or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role
You must be a strong team member with the ability to identify and drive quality improvement programs. You should have excellent IT, communication, and interpersonal skills. Problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative, coupled with involvement in cross-functional teams. You should have an interest and willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks. A strong sense of urgency and flexibility are also required. You should be capable of preparing reports and presenting data graphically. Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with peers and Managers is necessary. At least 3-5 years' relevant Quality Engineering experience is preferred.