Quality Manager (Galway)

O'Neill & Brennan; Galway; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan in Galway is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the development and implementation of the Quality Management System across factory and installation operations, ensuring high standards, compliance and continual improvement.

You will work with operational teams, technical staff and live project teams, audit against ISO 9001, EN1090 and NSAI standards, and drive digital QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Qualified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong experience in quality management within construction, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Ability to coach, lead, and support quality teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage programme deliverables.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and quality management systems such as Fieldview, Viewpoint, Dalux or SharePoint.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, BOPAS, EN1090, and relevant NSAI standards.
• Promote awareness and compliance with quality management processes across the business.
• Drive the integration and digital adoption of QA/QC processes.
• Review SOPs and ensure alignment with ITPs and ITRs.
• Review and approve quality documentation including Quality Plans, mock-ups, ITPs, and ITRs.
• Lead internal technical, factory, site, and management system audits.
• Review Quality in Design and New Product Introduction processes.
• Set quality objectives, monitor performance, and report on compliance and results.
• Ensure testing and inspection procedures are understood, implemented, and evaluated.
• Identify quality training requirements and coach technical staff, Quality Technicians, and Site Managers.
• Manage corrective actions and support the investigation of product and quality issues.
• Liaise with customers, auditors, suppliers, and internal teams on quality matters.
• Support tender and prequalification activities where required.
• Support the Head of HSSQ with continual improvement and integration of management systems.

Skills

Quality management

Governance processes

Root cause analysis

Coaching & leadership

Organisational & communication skills

MS Office / QA systems

Education

Level 8 degree (Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing/Quality Management)

Tools

Fieldview

Viewpoint

Dalux

SharePoint

Job description

Quality Manager – Galway

DOE: €75k - €85k

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the ongoing development and implementation of the Quality Management System across factory and installation operations. The successful candidate will drive high standards of quality, compliance, consistency, and continual improvement, working closely with operational teams, technical staff, factories, and live project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, BOPAS, EN1090, and relevant NSAI standards.
• Promote awareness and compliance with quality management processes across the business.
• Drive the integration and digital adoption of QA/QC processes.
• Review SOPs and ensure alignment with ITPs and ITRs.
• Review and approve quality documentation including Quality Plans, mock-ups, ITPs, and ITRs.
• Lead internal technical, factory, site, and management system audits.
• Review Quality in Design and New Product Introduction processes.
• Set quality objectives, monitor performance, and report on compliance and results.
• Ensure testing and inspection procedures are understood, implemented, and evaluated.
• Identify quality training requirements and coach technical staff, Quality Technicians, and Site Managers.
• Manage corrective actions and support the investigation of product and quality issues.
• Liaise with customers, auditors, suppliers, and internal teams on quality matters.
• Support tender and prequalification activities where required.
• Support the Head of HSSQ with continual improvement and integration of management systems.

Requirements:

• Level 8 degree in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management and governance processes.
• Qualified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong experience in quality management within construction, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Ability to coach, lead, and support quality teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage programme deliverables.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and quality management systems such as Fieldview,
• Viewpoint, Dalux, or SharePoint.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is desirable.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation