Quality Assurance Engineer

Uniting Holding; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company located in Shannon, Ireland is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and at least 2-3 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include maintaining QMS documentation, conducting internal audits, and driving quality improvement projects. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Experience in aerospace and knowledge of quality management systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role or environment.
• Knowledge of internal auditing processes required.
• Experience with NPI activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update QMS documentation and records.
• Drive process efficiency and resolve feedback on issues.
• Conduct and report on internal audits per schedule.
• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.
• Assist engineering teams with product/process verification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

MS Office

Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, AS9100)

Job description

The Company

Ohshima Ireland LTD is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team based in our facility in Shannon, Co. Clare. This organisation has worldwide expertise but also a local presence within our specialized field. This will be a key role in the company and requires someone coming from a fast‑paced multi‑national company background.

Job Description

Quality Assurance Engineer required for position in a steel fabrication and aerospace environment. Degree in Engineering/equivalent technical qualification and/or sufficient industry experience required. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2–3 years experience in a similar role or environment and have a good working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Experience of internal auditing is required as is excellent interpersonal and communication skills; have the ability to work under strict time constraints and work well in a pressurized environment. Must be computer literate and experienced in using MS office. Experience of NPI activity is desirable.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating the QMS documentation/records/systems
• Driving process efficiency, resolving/providing feedback on issues
• Conducting and reporting on internal audits as per annual schedule and closing‑out of any non‑conformances that arise
• Analysing, identify and implement manufacturing and/or business process improvements which will improve capability performance
• Assisting engineering teams on product/process verification for new and existing products.
• Running CAPA systems and all related tasks. Lead quality problem investigations using proven quality tools.
• Assist with operating and maintaining calibration systems.
• Managing and co‑ordination of various quality related projects and quality aspects of production programmes
• Provide quality support to operations, including leading and supporting root cause driven approaches to problem solving efforts for quality issues
• Developing and implementing quality controls for new and existing product
• Work individually and within teams on various Quality improvement and efficiency projects
• Provide on‑going communication through reports and information transfer as needed

Requirements and Skills

• Proven to be self‑directed, self‑motivated and able to prioritise and resolve competing priorities.
• Strong team member with the ability to identify and drive quality improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good investigative and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Decision making capability coupled with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Knowledge and experience of materials, sheet metal and machining processes and or aerospace would be advantageous.
• Experience in PPAP’s would be advantage

This role requires candidates to be currently residing in Ireland with a valid work permit.