Supplier Quality Engineer

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading regulated manufacturing organisation in Kilkenny.

You will manage SCARs, review change notifications, support IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and conduct supplier audits while driving continuous quality improvements with internal stakeholders.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 3+ years of supplier quality experience, with knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and PFMEA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience managing SCAR/CAPA and supplier non-conformances.
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ process validation.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR; familiarity with PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCARs from initiation through verified closure.
• Review Supplier Change Notifications and assess quality, regulatory and validation impacts.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Conduct desktop and onsite supplier audits and close actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and participate in scorecard reviews.
• Maintain supplier quality records and agreements in the eQMS.
• Support material review and supplier non-conformance activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive corrective actions.

Skills

SCAR management

Quality engineering

Regulated industry

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

PFMEA

SPC & capability studies

Stakeholder management

ISO 13485 awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Veeva QMS

Minitab

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading regulated manufacturing organisation. Please note this is an initial 12-month subcontracting role.

will support a diverse supplier base, managing supplier quality issues, change notifications, audits, validation activities, and continuous supplier performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) from initiation through verified closure
• Review Supplier Change Notifications and assess quality, regulatory and validation impacts
• Support supplier IQ/OQ/PQ validation, First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP-style activities
• Conduct desktop and onsite supplier audits and manage resulting actions
• Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier scorecard reviews
• Maintain supplier quality records and agreements within the eQMS
• Support material review and supplier non-conformance activities
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive corrective actions and quality improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline
• 3+ years' Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry
• Experience managing SCAR/CAPA and supplier non-conformances
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ process validation
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR
• Understanding of risk management tools such as PFMEA
• Good statistical analysis skills, including SPC and capability studies
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with mechanical or moulding suppliers, Veeva QMS, Minitab, ISO 13485 Lead Auditor or ASQ CQE/CSQE certification would be advantageous