Senior Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our clients team in Gort, Galway. The Senior Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of quality management systems, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Lead the execution of quality audits, inspections, and assessments to identify areas for improvement and drive corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure that quality requirements are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain robust supplier quality management processes.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify root causes of non-conformities and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent quality issues and ensure product safety and reliability.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Lead investigations of quality incidents and customer complaints, and develop comprehensive corrective action plans.
• Drive the implementation of advanced quality tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior quality engineers and quality assurance personnel to build organizational capability and foster a culture of quality excellence.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, EM90100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in quality tools and techniques, such as FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Analysis.
• Experience with supplier quality management and auditing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt are a plus.

For further information on this role in Galway please contact Katie Kilbane on +353 86 1283368 or email network@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/

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