Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the day-to-day quality function in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. You will ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, support EASA Part 21G activities, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities include leading non-conformance investigations, CAPA activities, internal audits, supplier quality monitoring and ongoing improvement of

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, root cause analysis and quality investigations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Support EASA Part 21G compliance and regulatory activities.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external customer and regulatory audits.
• Lead non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Monitor supplier quality and support supplier audits.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure product and process quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Prepare quality metrics and management reports.
• Coordinate calibration activities and maintain inspection equipment compliance.

Skills

AS9100

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

CAPA

QMS

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support the day-to-day quality function within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and support EASA Part 21G activities while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to maintain product quality, support audits, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Support EASA Part 21G compliance and regulatory activities.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external customer and regulatory audits.
• Lead non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Monitor supplier quality and support supplier audits.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure product and process quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Prepare quality metrics and management reports.
• Coordinate calibration activities and maintain inspection equipment compliance.

Key Requirements

• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality systems.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, root cause analysis, and quality investigations.
• Strong understanding of quality documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting EASA Part 21G activities would be an advantage.