Quality Lead Geith

Doosan Corporation; Swords; On-site; EUR 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery company in Ireland is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee product validation and supplier quality. The role involves tracking quality KPIs, engaging with engineering teams, and collaborating with suppliers globally. Strong experience in quality assurance and a manufacturing background is essential. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality engineering with responsibility for product validation.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Support product quality validation within NPD & OEM project management.
• Define and communicate PQR and complete technical review.
• Perform supplier visits for problem-solving reviews.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Knowledge of quality tools

Strong presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Job description

We are Bobcat. A community powered by people. Across 16 countries and 50 nationalities, we have over 2,500 employees, 300 dealers in EMEA and a world-class innovation centre that’s breaking new ground every day. We’ve been engineering powerful machines and transforming how the world works for more than 60 years. From construction to agriculture, our products make an impact. We empower people to accomplish more, and we’re proud of that. It’s our people that make it possible. We value the skill and expertise that surrounds us. As part of our team, you’ll find career opportunities that will challenge, inspire, and reward you. We believe that together we can unearth something extraordinary.

We are looking for Quality Lead Geith to join our team at Bobcat.

Job Information

As Quality Lead at Geith, you will be working with Geith suppliers and departments to deliver Geith products that meet the quality expectations of our customers. This includes tracking and reporting on quality KPI’s, developing quality standards, continuous implementation of quality processes, leading communication on quality issues, PPAP approval and new product implementation.

The role is a technical lead position and will require cooperation and collaboration with suppliers across all regions including Europe, Asia (China & India) and North America.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Support product quality validation within the NPD & OEM project management process
• Define and effective communication of the PQR ‘Product Requirements Document’ and complete supplier technical review
• Work together with Engineering department on the definition of validation requirements
• Quality lead from the first steps of supplier integration process (prototype phase) to early sourcing and into the AP-PPAP phase through to Geith serial production including Safe Launch.
• Responsible for PPAP submission review and sign off across Geith product and suppliers
• Warranty complaint data analysis and effective communication of common product defect, trends and performance
• Root cause investigation of manufacturing/product defect and successful closure of 8D report including validation of corrective and preventative action plan
• Perform supplier visits for problem solving reviews and specific focus audits related to the common defects
• Definition of the annual schedule for supplier product audits and conduct weekly audit review including supplier and quality team feedback
• Perform OSA ‘Onsite Assessment Audit’ for new potential suppliers
• Definition of annual warranty & supplier KPI targets and effective communication and performance tracking
• Data analysis and effective communication of common defect, trends and performance
• Lead the supplier development support team defining the supplier visits and workload
• Provide support for supplier quality technicians and engineers with all quality related issues
• Support operation and service with emergency issues related to poor supplier quality
• Ensure defect costs are captured and communicated effectively and pursue cost recovery from the supplier

What sets you apart:

• Proven experience in quality engineering role with responsibility for product validation and supplier quality development
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (Lean Manufacturing experience preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of steel fabrications and all associated processes
• Basic knowledge of casting, hydraulic and electrical component manufacture
• Knowledge of quality tools and parts validation process (PPAP and APQP, SPC, 8D)
• Experience in dealing with multi location teams, with the flexibility to travel globally
• Good judgement and leadership skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinker & decision maker

At Bobcat, we support equal opportunities, value diversity of skills, perspectives and cultures and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.