Quality Control Manager

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland (Dublin area) seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager for a 6‑month contract with potential for permanency. You will lead quality operations across 18 production lines and ~400 employees in a switchgear manufacturing setting, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IEC standards and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a strong quality leader with a background in electrical/electrical equipment manufacturing, plus experience in audits and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing quality experience, with 3–5 years in a managerial/leadership role.
• Experience in switchgear manufacturing, electrical panels or related electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IEC standards, testing methods, and quality improvement methodologies.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities across all production lines.
• Ensure ISO 9001, IEC standards, customer specs and internal procedures compliance.
• Oversee incoming material inspection, in-process QC, electrical testing and final product inspection.
• Monitor quality KPIs: defects, rework, scrap, first-pass yield, customer complaints.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality, customer complaints, audits and nonconformance reporting.
• Develop and lead the quality team, ensuring inspection coverage and competency.
• Enforce quality standards; contain nonconforming products and require authorization before release.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Managerfor a contract role of approx 6 months, with view to permanent. The hours are Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4pm (7am-2pm Friday). The role is based in Damanstown, Dublin 15. The person will lead quality operations in switchgear manufacturing facility, overseeing a number of our 18 production lines and approximately 400 production employees. The successful candidate will ensure product quality, compliance with applicable international standards, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality control activities across all production lines.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, applicable IEC standards, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Oversee incoming material inspection, in-process quality control, electrical testing, and final product inspection.
• Monitor quality KPIs, including defects, rework, scrap, first-pass yield, and customer complaints.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality, customer complaints, audits, and nonconformance reporting.
• Develop and lead the quality team, ensuring effective inspection coverage and technical competency.
• Enforce quality standards and ensure that nonconforming products are identified, contained, and not released without proper authorization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality, including 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in switchgear manufacturing, electrical panels, or related electrical equipment is essential.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001, relevant IEC standards, electrical testing, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, or equivalent quality certification is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and quality management expertise.
• Ability to manage quality across multiple production lines.
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to product safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer

An opportunity to lead and strengthen quality performance in a large-scale manufacturing environment, with significant responsibility for product excellence and continuous improvement.

Salary: €50 - €55K