Supplier & Quality Development Engineer | Career Growth

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd; Tralee; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid overtime

End of Year Bonus

Pension Scheme

Service Pay

Early finish on a Friday

21 days annual leave + Length of 1st/2

Company Fixed Days Subsidised canteen

Sports and Social Club

Retailer Discounts

Life Assurance

Refer a friend Scheme

Maternity Pay

Educational assistance

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd is seeking a Supplier and Quality Development Engineer to strengthen the Quality Department in Ireland. You will verify supplier quality to Liebherr standards, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role requires strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with experience in manufacturing environments. A structured, methodical approach is essential.

Qualifications

• A third level qualification in quality management or engineering, or proven related experience.
• Experience in an office and steel fabrication/electromechanical assembly environment.
• 2+ years in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Effective communicator.
• Willingness to self-learn and improve.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary quality contact for suppliers and managers.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Engineering to ensure supplier process capability.
• Conduct supplier validation audits and lead supplier approval.
• Use SCARs and 8D to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and Lean activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs.
• Deliver quality awareness training.
• Undertake special projects as required.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality management or engineering

Tools

8D problem solving

SCARs

PFMEA

Job description

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd is seeking a Supplier and Quality Development Engineer to strengthen the Quality Department in Ireland. You will verify supplier quality to Liebherr standards, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role requires strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with experience in manufacturing environments. A structured, methodical approach is essential.