Product Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to join an innovative engineering organisation developing complex electronic products within a regulated industry. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Test Engineering and Purchasing to drive DFMEA, analyze schematics, lead design reviews and ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

The role focuses on influencing product design from concept through launch, supporting NPI and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering or R&D role within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of product development, design controls, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and electronic product testing.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics, circuit designs, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA, risk management, and root cause analysis tools.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, or software development is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or life safety industries.
• Exposure to statistical analysis tools for engineering test data.
• Knowledge of NPI processes and design verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to ensure product designs meet quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Review electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications to identify design-related quality risks.
• Lead Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and support design risk management activities.
• Drive root cause investigations for hardware and firmware-related product issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support product verification and validation strategies during New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Analyse parametric test data and generate statistical reports to support product quality improvements.
• Provide quality oversight for hardware and software testing activities.
• Partner with Production, Test Engineering, and Process Quality teams to resolve technical product issues.
• Support supplier and component approval processes alongside Purchasing and R&D.
• Maintain product traceability and ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of product quality processes.
• Assist with quality audits and regulatory inspections relating to design controls.

Skills

DFMEA

Root cause analysis

Embedded systems

Hardware testing

Software testing

ISO 9001

Cross-functional teamwork

Design reviews

Education

BSc Engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Schematic interpretation tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to join an innovative engineering organisation developing complex electronic products within a regulated industry.

This is a cross-functional role where you'll work closely with R&D, Quality, Production, Test Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will play a key role in influencing product design from concept through launch, supporting new product introduction (NPI) and providing technical expertise for sustaining engineering and production quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D to ensure product designs meet quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Review electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications to identify design-related quality risks.
• Lead Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and support design risk management activities.
• Drive root cause investigations for hardware and firmware-related product issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support product verification and validation strategies during New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Analyse parametric test data and generate statistical reports to support product quality improvements.
• Provide quality oversight for hardware and software testing activities.
• Partner with Production, Test Engineering, and Process Quality teams to resolve technical product issues.
• Support supplier and component approval processes alongside Purchasing and R&D.
• Maintain product traceability and ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of product quality processes.
• Assist with quality audits and regulatory inspections relating to design controls.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering or R&D role within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of product development, design controls, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and electronic product testing.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics, circuit designs, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA, risk management, and root cause analysis tools.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, or software development is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or life safety.
• Exposure to statistical analysis tools for engineering test data.
• Knowledge of NPI processes and design verification methodologies.