Quality Manager

Force; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare manufacturing company in Mullingar is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality function in a regulated environment. You will oversee the Quality Management System, ensure compliance with standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and strong experience in the healthcare sector, alongside proven leadership capabilities. This role necessitates a proactive attitude towards problem solving and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of FDA requirements and regulated QMS frameworks.
• Qualified Quality Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System compliant with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide quality leadership across manufacturing and engineering.
• Drive root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and technology transfers.

Skills

Leadership capability

Problem-solving skills

ISO standards knowledge

Lean and Six Sigma application

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, or related discipline

Job description

Quality Manager

Senior Leadership Opportunity | Regulated Healthcare Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality function within a highly regulated healthcare manufacturing environment.

This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role with full responsibility for the Quality Management System (QMS) across Manufacturing and Engineering. You will play a key role in driving compliance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

If you are looking for a position where you can truly influence quality culture, regulatory performance, and business success — this is an excellent next step.

The Role

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with regulatory, customer, and business requirements.
• Act as Management Representative for the QMS.
• Provide Quality leadership across manufacturing operations and engineering activities.
• Ensure customer requirements are fully understood and delivered throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee and drive effective management of:
  • Deviations & Non‑Conformances
  • CAPAs & SCARs
  • OOS Investigations
  • Complaints & Change Control
  • Document & Record Management
• Lead customer and regulatory audits with confidence and professionalism.
• Drive robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead Management Review and provide clear quality performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Support new product introductions, technology transfers, and validation activities.
• Manage and develop the Quality team within agreed budgets.

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare manufacturing.
• Excellent working knowledge of ISO standards, FDA requirements, and regulated QMS frameworks.
• Qualified Quality Auditor.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions‑focused.