Quality Assurance Technician

Harmonics Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonics Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a manufacturing client in Ireland's Munster region. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will support compliance with cGMP and GDP, participate in audits, and perform routine quality checks using calipers, micrometers and gauges.

You will collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance to resolve issues, maintain DHR records, and promote safe working practices in line with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Quality Assurance (or related).
• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Experience in regulated environment with knowledge of cGMP and GDP.
• Exposure to quality systems, procedures, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality/production issues professionally and diligently.
• Identify, document, and support resolution of quality issues.
• Conduct internal process audits to ensure conformance and effectiveness.
• Escalate quality issues and conduct non-conformance investigations as needed.
• Ensure adequate processes and procedures are followed for all quality activities.
• Review and approve Design History Records (DHR) against documentation requirements.
• Develop, prepare and maintain systems and records of control processes.
• Carry out routine and non-routine quality checks.
• Use measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review and maintain quality documentation in line with ISO standards.
• Support audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a clean, safe working environment in line with health & safety policy.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 6 in Quality Assurance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

About the job Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

The Role:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the QA Technician will play a vital role in maintaining and improving product quality standards. You'll collaborate closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with internal processes and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate quality/production issues in a professional and diligent manner
• Identify, document, and support resolution of quality issues
• Conducting internal process audits to ensure conformance and effectiveness of the Quality System.
• Escalation of Quality Issues where necessary & conduct non-conformance investigations when required.
• Ensure that adequate processes and procedures are in place and followed for all Quality activities.
• Review and approval of Design History Records (DHR) by obtaining and verifying the contents of DHR's against the relevant documentation requirements.
• Develop, prepare and maintain systems and records of control processes.
• Carry out routine and non-routine quality checks
• Use measurement tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review and maintain quality documentation in line with ISO standards
• Support audits and continuous improvement activities
• Promote a clean, safe working environment in line with health & safety policy

What You'll Need:

• Level 6 qualification in Quality Assurance (or related)
• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing or production setting
• Experience working in a regulated environment with knowledge of cGMP and GDP principles.
• Exposure to quality systems, procedures, and tools
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills