Quality Engineer - Electronics

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking a Quality Engineer for a leading electronics manufacturing company in Cork, Ireland, operating in Aerospace, Space and Defence sectors. The role supports quality assurance, continuous improvement and problem-solving in a highly regulated environment.

You will drive quality systems, lead APQP activities (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, FAI, PPAP), manage non-conformances and 8D investigations, review customer requirements and engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science or related field.
• Experience as a Quality Engineer in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, 8D and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Lead APQP activities, including FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, FAI and PPAP.
• Manage non-conformances, customer complaints and 8D investigations.
• Monitor production quality performance and implement corrective actions.
• Review customer quality requirements and engineering change requests.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Supplier Quality teams.
• Provide technical quality support to production and inspection teams.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science or related

Tools

Minitab

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join a leading electronics manufacturing company operating within the Aerospace, Space and Defence sectors.

The successful candidate will support quality assurance, continuous improvement and problem-solving activities within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Lead APQP activities, including FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, FAI and PPAP.
• Manage non-conformances, customer complaints and 8D investigations.
• Monitor production quality performance and implement corrective actions.
• Review customer quality requirements and engineering change requests.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Supplier Quality teams.
• Provide technical quality support to production and inspection teams.

Requirements

• Level 8 degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• Previous Quality Engineering experience, ideally within electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, 8D and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification advantageous.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Minitab or similar statistical analysis software desirable.

Additional Information: Fully onsite position with occasional domestic or international travel.