QC Supervisor

Vitalograph; Ennis; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Vitalograph in Ireland is seeking a QC Supervisor to lead day-to-day QC inspection activities in a regulated medical device environment. You will coordinate inspection plans, manage a team of QC Inspectors, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 while driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a BSc in science or engineering, at least 2 years in medical device QA, 2 years of leadership, and strong MS Office skills, with excellent communication and metric analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience in medical device manufacturing within a QA role, using ISO 13485.
• At least 2 years' leadership/people management experience.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication skills, coupled with diligence in metric analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare weekly inspection plans.
• Ensure all work and tasks carried out are consistent with and compliant with our QA systems.
• Monitor QC Inspector work throughput and measure individual work throughput on a daily/weekly basis.
• Manage timekeeping and clock-card maintenance for QC Inspectors.
• Coordinate and analyse inspection resource requirements to best fulfil both long-term and immediate production order requirements.
• Participate in wider team meetings to support fulfilment of the company’s sales order plan.
• Manage QC NC/CAPA activities and participate in root cause analysis, identification and resolution.
• Assist with and participate in internal and supplier audits.
• Draft SOPs and associated documentation for the QMS.
• Complete timely record and metric-related transactions.
• Complete regular metrics and data reporting for management.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned in support of compliance or QMS activities.
• Ability to travel overseas as part of the role is required.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

BSc in Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

QA Software

Job description

Job Description

Make an impact in a global medical technology organisation

At Vitalograph, we are more than just a medical device company. We are a global leader in respiratory diagnostics, developing market-leading medical devices, software and high-reliability systems that help diagnose respiratory disorders and support advanced clinical drug trials.

Headquartered in the UK, with operations across Ireland, Germany and the USA, our mission is simple: to improve patient lives by designing and manufacturing market-leading products and services.

As a QC Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining the high standards that underpin our products and manufacturing processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional with leadership experience to take ownership of day-to-day QC inspection activities, support a high-performing team and contribute to continuous improvement within a regulated medical device environment.

Why join Vitalograph?

At Vitalograph, we offer more than just a job. You'll be joining a global organisation at the forefront of respiratory diagnostics, where quality, innovation and patient impact are at the heart of what we do.

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Company Pension Contribution - helping you plan for your future.
• Company-Contributed Health Insurance - providing added peace of mind.
• Educational Assistance Programme - supporting your ongoing professional development and career growth.
• The opportunity to work within a highly regulated medical device environment and develop your expertise in Quality Control and ISO 13485.
• The opportunity to contribute to products and technologies that make a genuine difference to patients worldwide.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the QA Manager - Supplier & Quality Control, the Quality Control (QC) Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Manufacturing QC Inspection Process.

You will coordinate inspection activities, manage and support the QC Inspector team, monitor performance and resources, and ensure that all activities are carried out efficiently and in compliance with our Quality Management Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare weekly inspection plans.
• Ensure all work and tasks carried out are consistent with and compliant with our QA systems.
• Monitor QC Inspector work throughput and measure individual work throughput on a daily/weekly basis.
• Manage timekeeping and clock-card maintenance for QC Inspectors.
• Coordinate and analyse inspection resource requirements to best fulfil both long-term and immediate production order requirements.
• Participate in wider team meetings to support fulfilment of the company’s sales order plan.
• Manage QC NC/CAPA activities and participate in root cause analysis, identification and resolution.
• Assist with and participate in internal and supplier audits.
• Draft SOPs and associated documentation for the QMS.
• Complete timely record and metric-related transactions.
• Complete regular metrics and data reporting for management.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned in support of compliance or QMS activities.
• Ability to travel overseas as part of the role is required.

What will make you successful?

We are looking for someone who is organised, diligent and confident leading others, with the ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Assessment Will Be Based On Your

• Ability to perform the duties specified effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to complete all aspects of a given task in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Ability to communicate effectively with those you work with.
• Ability to work with others in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a BSc in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience in medical device manufacturing within a QA role, using ISO 13485.
• At least 2 years' leadership/people management experience.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication skills, coupled with diligence in metric analysis.

Be part of something that makes a difference

This is an exciting opportunity to join Vitalograph at a time of continued innovation and growth. As QC Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to combine technical quality expertise with people leadership, helping ensure the products we manufacture meet the highest standards and ultimately contribute to improving patient lives.

If you're an experienced Quality professional looking for your next opportunity within a global medical technology organisation, we’d love to hear from you.