Quality Engineer

Cpl; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain quality systems across the organisation in Cork. You will lead quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply operations.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role involves collaboration with R&D, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, suppliers, customers, and Senior Management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO certification audits and other regulatory or customer audits.
• Coordinate audit preparation and follow-up actions.
• Identify root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Create and close out Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Review and update quality procedures and documentation.
• Maintain Quality KPIs and report trends to Senior Management.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Procurement and Customer Service for quality improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Quality systems

Excel/data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive quality issue resolution

Project management

Education

Bachelor-level engineering or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

AutoCAD Inventor

Job description

Role Overview

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems across the organisation. The role will lead quality audits, corrective-action activities, quality performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply operations.

Role Overview

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems across the organisation. The role will lead quality audits, corrective-action activities, quality performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply operations. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this is a key position with significant interaction across the business, including R&D, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, suppliers, customers, and Senior Management.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of three years’ hands-on experience within a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, supported by strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Experience and knowledge in the following areas would be highly desirable:

• Sheet metal fabrication processes, including:
  • Turret Punch
  • Press Brake
  • Welding
• Ability to interpret basic electrical circuit drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of cables, crimping, switches, and lighting components.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working with quality systems, audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

IT & Systems Skills

Advanced Excel skills are essential, including:

• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and other lookup functions
• Complex formulas
• Data analysis
• Data presentation and reporting

Experience with SAP and AutoCAD Inventor would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering & Compliance

• Lead ISO certification audits and other relevant regulatory or customer audits.
• Coordinate audit preparation, evidence gathering, responses, and follow-up actions.
• Identify root causes of non-conformances and implement effective corrective actions.
• Create, manage, and close out Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales and are effective in preventing recurrence.
• Review and update quality procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Ensure quality systems remain effective, compliant, and aligned with business requirements.

Quality Data & Performance

• Collect, analyse, and report quality data and trends.
• Maintain and monitor Quality KPIs.
• Prepare regular quality reports and management information.
• Present quality performance and key trends to Senior Management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of quality data.

Customer Quality

• Work closely with Customer Service to identify trends and recurring issues from customer calls and complaints.
• Investigate customer-related quality issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve product and service quality based on customer feedback.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply COPIS methodology when introducing new processes.
• Support and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply operations.
• Work collaboratively with departments to identify process improvements, reduce quality issues, and improve overall operational performance.

Supplier Quality

• Manage supplier returns, quality issues, and associated credits.
• Liaise directly with suppliers regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality issues are effectively resolved.

Communication & Coordination

• Host and facilitate regular Quality Meetings.
• Work closely with R&D, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, and Senior Management.
• Provide quality expertise and support across the organisation.
• Produce specific quality reports and analysis as required by management.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Practical manufacturing knowledge.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis capability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills.
• Graduate Quality Engineer BackgroundStrong Mechanical and Electrical aptitude and experience. (Ideally not from FDA) Sheet Metal Fabrication: Turret, Press Break, Welding Electrical Assembly: Cables, Crimping, Switched, Leds, Other devices Auto CAD Inventor, Excel,Manufacturing EngineeringWork with R&D and Production to assist with New Product Introductions
• Manage Engineering Change Notices
• Technical Liaison with suppliers
• Create Work Instructions and Procedures for Manufacturing Tasks.
• Organise external Maintenance Contractors
• Preventive Maintenance Schedule
• Manage Bills of Material
• Seek and Implement Product Cost Reduction Opportunities
• Safety, carry out audits, attend meetings, close out actions.
• Work toward 5S implementation.
• Other Assigned Projects
• Quality Engineering ISO – Other regulatory Audits
• Collect Quality Data and prepare for presentation to Senior Management
• Work with Customer Service to identify patterns in calls.
• Update Procedures and Policies
• Create and Close Out Corrective Action Reports
• Manage Supplier Returns and Credits
• Liaison to suppliers on Quality Issues
• Host Quality Meetings.
• Maintain Quality KPIs
• Write Specific Quality Reports when required
• Graduate Quality Engineer BackgroundStrong Mechanical and Electrical aptitude and experience. (Ideally not from FDA) Sheet Metal Fabrication: Turret, Press Break, Welding Electrical Assembly: Cables, Crimping, Switched, Leds, Other devices Auto CAD Inventor, Excel,Manufacturing EngineeringWork with R&D and Production to assist with New Product Introductions
• Manage Engineering Change Notices
• Technical Liaison with suppliers
• Create Work Instructions and Procedures for Manufacturing Tasks.
• Organise external Maintenance Contractors
• Preventive Maintenance Schedule
• Manage Bills of Material
• Seek and Implement Product Cost Reduction Opportunities
• Safety, carry out audits, attend meetings, close out actions.
• Work toward 5S implementation.
• Other Assigned Projects
• Quality Engineering ISO – Other regulatory Audits
• Collect Quality Data and prepare for presentation to Senior Management
• Work with Customer Service to identify patterns in calls.
• Update Procedures and Policies
• Create and Close Out Corrective Action Reports
• Manage Supplier Returns and Credits
• Liaison to suppliers on Quality Issues
• Host Quality Meetings.
• Maintain Quality KPIs
• Write Specific Quality Reports when required