Quality Engineer

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing; Blessington; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing is seeking a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer for a permanent, full-time role based in Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

You will help maintain and improve the quality, durability and performance of concrete products through testing, inspections and process improvements. Reporting to the General Manager, you will work with the Manufacturing Foreman and management to ensure compliance with industry standards and drive a culture of quality, safety and

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is required.
• Strong understanding of concrete composition and production processes is essential.
• Experience in quality control within construction, especially concrete or precast products, is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Attention to detail and accurate quality documentation are important.
• Ability to communicate quality findings clearly with management and colleagues across the organisation.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve product quality, production efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect concrete products to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to maintain durability, safety and performance of concrete products.
• Record test results and inspection findings, complete quality control documentation, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Manufacturing Foreman to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Communicate issues and propose solutions across the organisation to support quality management.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, increase efficiency and enhance product quality.
• Support staff training on quality standards, procedures and best practices.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and compliance throughout the organisation.
• Ensure products and processes meet applicable construction standards and quality management requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related

Job description

Role: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer

Location: Blessington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Industry: Construction / Precast Concrete Manufacturing

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer to join a manufacturing team based in Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality, durability and performance of concrete products. This will involve conducting tests and inspections, analysing results, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and specifications, and implementing improvements across the production process.

Working closely with management and manufacturing personnel, the Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer will support continuous improvement, maintain accurate quality documentation and promote a strong culture of quality, safety and compliance throughout the organisation.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits included.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Testing and Inspection: Conduct tests and inspections to ensure concrete products comply with relevant industry standards, specifications and quality requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor manufacturing processes to maintain the structural integrity, durability, safety and performance of concrete products.
• Reporting and Documentation: Record test results and inspection findings, complete quality control documentation, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work under the direction of the General Manager and alongside the Manufacturing Foreman to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
• Communication: Liaise with relevant managers and colleagues across the organisation to communicate issues, propose solutions and support effective quality management.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production processes, increase efficiency and enhance product quality. Monitor the effectiveness of implemented quality measures.
• Training and Development: Support the delivery of staff training on quality standards, procedures and best practices, promoting a culture of quality awareness throughout the organisation.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement quality control methodologies and participate in training and development initiatives to improve concrete manufacturing processes.
• Standards and Compliance: Help ensure that products and production processes meet applicable construction standards, specifications and quality management requirements.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is required.
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of concrete composition, concrete production processes and quality control methodologies is essential.
• Industry Experience: Previous quality control experience within the construction industry is highly desirable, particularly experience involving concrete or precast concrete products.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret test results, identify quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Attention to Detail: A high level of accuracy when conducting inspections, analysing results and maintaining quality documentation.
• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate quality-related findings clearly and work effectively with management, manufacturing personnel and colleagues across the organisation.
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve product quality, production efficiency and compliance.