Quality Technician

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is assisting a Galway-based medical device manufacturer in recruiting a Quality Technician. You will manage incoming inspections, document results, and communicate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.

You will raise NCRs/CAPAs and keep the QAD ERP updated with quality status, while supporting supplier qualification and audits. You will work with Production, Design and Regulatory teams on development projects and participate in risk management per EN ISO 14971, with

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Science or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years experience in quality, manufacturing or inspection environments.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Proficient Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming inspections and document results accurately.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and support CAPAs.
• Raise and manage NCRs and CAPAs and ensure timely closure.
• Update QAD ERP with product and quality status information.
• Support supplier qualification, assessment and audits.
• Collaborate with Production, Design and Regulatory teams on projects.
• Participate in EN ISO 14971 risk management activities.
• Assist with calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
• Support internal audits, quality metrics and trend analysis.
• Coordinate product movements to coating/sterilisation and issue batch docs.

Skills

Quality management

Incoming inspection

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excel

ERP systems

Problem solving

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Quality Management

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

Quality Technician

Our client is an established medical device manufacturer based in Galway, committed to delivering high-quality products in a regulated environment.

• Work within a quality-focused medical device manufacturing operation.
• Gain exposure to supplier quality, incoming inspection and Quality Management System activities.
• Develop your experience with industry standards including ISO 13485, EN ISO 14971 and FDA requirements.

About Your New Job

As a Quality Technician, you will manage and carry out incoming inspection activities to ensure that purchased materials and components meet the required quality standards before being released to production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting incoming inspections in line with approved procedures and documenting results accurately.
• Communicating with suppliers to resolve quality issues and supporting Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
• Raising and managing NCRs and CAPAs for product defects and non-conformities, following through to effective closure.
• Updating the QAD ERP system with product and quality status information.
• Supporting supplier qualification, assessment and audit activities.
• Working closely with Production, Design and Regulatory teams on product development projects.
• Participating in risk management activities in accordance with EN ISO 14971.
• Supporting calibration and maintenance programmes for test and measuring equipment.
• Assisting with internal audits, quality metrics and trend analysis.
• Coordinating product movements to and from coating and sterilisation facilities.
• Supporting the issuing of batch documentation and labels to Production, including line clearance activities where required.
• Contributing to improvements in procedures and standards to enhance efficiency, quality and regulatory compliance.

What Skills You Need

• A Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Science or a related discipline.
• Ideally, 1–2 years’ experience in a quality, manufacturing or inspection environment. Relevant internship, co-op or work placement experience will also be considered.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word and experience using ERP or Materials Resource Planning systems.

Experience in medical device manufacturing, quality assurance or ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to build your career within the medical device and quality sector.
• Exposure to supplier management, incoming inspection, audits, CAPA, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• A varied role with opportunities to work collaboratively across Production, Design, Regulatory and Quality teams.