Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

MCS Group; Mid and East Antrim District; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer for a client in the medical device sector in Northern Ireland. This role involves managing quality processes and implementing quality systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Quality, along with experience in a GMP manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and attractive benefits included.

Benefits

Lucrative salary

25 days' holiday (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays

Bonus

Generous employer pension contributions

Private Health Care Cover

Life assurance

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in managing NC/CAPA processes and working with eQMS.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, root cause analysis methods, and quality system standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage NC, CAPA, and SCAR processes end-to-end within the eQMS.
• Drive root cause investigations using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement process controls and preventive actions.

Skills

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

GMP regulations

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality or a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is delighted to recruit a Quality Engineer for our successful client, a leading global medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Are you passionate about quality systems, continuous improvement, and making a real impact in a GMP-regulated environment? Can you take ownership of key processes within an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), including Non-Conformance (NC), CAPA, and SCAR? This is an exciting time to join an expanding manufacturing facility!

What you will receive

• Lucrative salary
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Bonus
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Private Health Care Cover
• Life assurance
• Free car parking

As the Quality Engineer you will

• Lead and manage NC, CAPA, and SCAR processes end-to-end within the eQMS.
• Drive root cause investigations using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Monitor QMS data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement process controls and preventive actions.
• Provide training and guidance on eQMS usage and quality processes.
• Support validation, change control, and audit readiness.

You will have

• Degree in Engineering, Quality or a relevant subject
• Experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Experienced in managing NC/CAPA processes and working with eQMS
• Strong knowledge of GMP, root cause analysis methods, and quality system standards.

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96935521
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