Quality Manager

ROSS; Lucan; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ROSS Group is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and develop quality management across our Engineering and Construction businesses in Ireland. You will drive the Group Quality Strategy, maintain the QMS, and ensure standards are met across projects, fabrication and operations.

The role is hands-on, covering engineering, fabrication and project delivery, with responsibility for audits, supplier quality and continuous improvement. Travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction or Quality Management.
• 5+ years in Quality Management/QA within engineering, construction or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of EN 1090 Factory Production Control (FPC).
• Familiar with welding standards ISO 3834, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 5817 and EN ISO 14731.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management activities across Engineering and Construction.
• Develop, implement and improve the Quality Management System.
• Manage internal audits, management reviews and external audit prep.
• Standardise QMS documentation and processes across the business.
• Oversee quality control and compliance across activities.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Procurement teams to improve supplier quality.
• Provide quality training and guidance to project teams.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

EN 1090 FPC

Project management

Stakeholder management

Welding standards

Education

Engineering degree

Quality Management qualification

Tools

SafetyCulture/iAuditor

Procore

Microsoft 365

Job description

Quality Manager – Engineering & Construction

ROSS Group is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop quality management across our Engineering and Construction businesses.

Working closely with the Group Directors, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Group Quality Strategy, maintaining a strong Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement and ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained across projects and operations.

This is a hands‑on role with responsibility across engineering, construction, fabrication and project delivery, with the opportunity to shape how quality is managed across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management activities across ROSS Engineering and ROSS Construction.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve the company Quality Management System.
• Manage internal audits, management reviews and preparation for external audits.
• Standardise QMS documentation, procedures, forms and quality processes across the business.
• Oversee quality control and compliance across engineering, fabrication and construction activities.
• Manage and maintain compliance with EN 1090 Factory Production Control (FPC), including fabrication control, weld traceability and quality documentation.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, identify non-conformances and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead root-cause investigations and manage non-conformance and corrective action processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Construction, Production and Procurement teams to improve quality standards and supplier performance.
• Provide quality training and guidance to project and operational teams.
• Promote a proactive culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Support project teams with client quality requirements, inspection and test plans, quality documentation and contract specifications.
• Assist with tender submissions and PQQs by preparing quality documentation and demonstrating compliance with client and project requirements.
• Support the development of quality reporting, data analysis and digital QMS processes.

Ideal Background

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in Quality Management / Quality Assurance within engineering, construction, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of EN 1090 Factory Production Control (FPC).
• Good knowledge of welding quality standards including ISO 3834, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 5817 and EN ISO 14731.
• Experience working within engineering, fabrication or construction environments.
• Strong auditing, root-cause analysis, non-conformance and corrective-action experience.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, certification bodies and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and quality management software such as SafetyCulture/iAuditor, Procore or similar.
• Full Irish driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites, client locations and supplier facilities as required.