Mechanical QA Manager - Dublin - 145322

Jones Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering in Limerick is seeking a Mechanical QA Manager to lead quality delivery on projects. You will own the Mechanical QA System, ensure client specifications are met, and drive a Right First Time culture.

You will manage the QA team, develop and approve ITPs and test packs, liaise with clients on handover documents, and support continuous improvement through QA software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Hygienic Piping Installation essential, including ASME codes.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Piping Systems and P&IDs essential.
• Knowledge of orbital welding equipment and weld procedures.
• CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent welding inspection qualification.
• Further QA qualifications would be advantageous, e.g., Paint & Coatings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with QA software would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Mechanical Quality Management System.
• Take ownership for the quality delivery of projects, ensuring client specifications are met, by developing and executing project quality plans & ITPs.
• Lead the quality ethos for projects and drive a Right First Time approach.
• Manage a Quality team including Field QA, NDT Specialists and Commissioning & Handover Supervisors.
• Oversee the project QA database and ensure handover documentation is up to date.
• Review benchmarks and First of a Kind Installations.
• Liaise with the client on handover documentation, system handover and MC dates.
• Attend quality meetings with management and subcontractors.

Skills

Quality management

Mechanical engineering

NDT knowledge

ASME codes

CSWIP 3.1

Education

Mechanical/Quality qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Eida QA database

Job description

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Position

Mechanical QA Manager

Location

Limerick

Job Description

At Jones Engineering, we equate our approach to quality as “ensuring our client’s success”. Our Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015 accredited) ensures that all facets of the Group operate to the highest standards every day, everywhere. Quality is a Core Value of what we do.

• Responsible for maintaining the Mechanical Quality Management System


• Take ownership for the quality delivery of projects, ensuring that all client specifications are met, by accurately developing and executing Jones Engineering project quality plans & ITP’s.


• Lead the quality ethos for projects, ensuring that Jones Engineering is the best it can be everyday everywhere.


• Lead the quality ethos for projects through a “Right First Time” approach. This will be conducted through delivering training, quality toolbox talks, developing and approving “First of a Kind” mock-ups, and auditing and QA initiatives.


• Management of a Quality team including Field QA, Test Pack Engineers, NDT Specialists and Commissioning & Handover Supervisors


• Management of the applicable Jones Engineering database for each project; ensuring it is kept up to date and accurate, which will essentially deliver the handover documentation to the client.


• Review benchmarks and First of a Kind Installations.


• Overseeing the development of system and equipment test packs using Project Quality Management Software on a project-by-project basis.


• Liaise with the client on handover documentation, system handover and MC dates.


• Liaise with the construction teams regarding handover dates, scheduling walk downs, developing snag lists etc. Monitoring snag trends and addressing same through construction teams.


• Review Installations for Compliance to Jones Project Specific Quality Plan & ITPs, Project standards, specification, design, procedures & expectations.


• Manage 3rd party inspections & NDT contractors to ensure project requirements are met.


• Ensure QA requirements are met by subcontractors.


• Oversee & complete regular site quality audits.


• Attend quality meetings with management and subcontractors and report on quality as required.


• Liaise with other in-house specialist Mechanical QA/QC Leads as required

Skills And Requirements

• Relevant mechanical/quality qualification


• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role


• Knowledge of Hygienic Piping Installation essential, including ASME codes


• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Piping Systems and associated P&IDs essential


• Knowledge of orbital welding equipment and weld procedures


• Formal European Welding Inspection Qualification required, Minimum CSWIP 3.1


• Further Quality Inspection qualifications would be advantageous, E.g., Paint & Coatings


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office essential, plus use of large QA database systems such as Eida


• Experience working with Quality software would be advantageous.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.