Supplier Quality Engineer – Electronics SME

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with strong electronics expertise for a 12-month contracting role in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role focuses on supplier quality investigations, PCN risk assessment and supplier performance improvement.

The incumbent will serve as SME for PCBAs, ICs/semiconductors, wireless modules, passives and batteries, leading SCARs and 8D investigations while ensuring compliance with ISO 13485

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in electronics manufacturing and/or Supplier Quality.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for PCBAs, ICs/semiconductors, wireless modules/SoCs, passive components and batteries.
• Review and risk assess supplier PCNs, including obsolescence, die and fabrication changes.
• Lead SCARs, 8D investigations and supplier root cause analysis.
• Assess electronic component risks, failure modes and reliability considerations.
• Support supplier IQ/OQ/PQ validation and FAI activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and technical assessments.
• Drive resolution and escalation of critical supplier quality issues.

Skills

Supplier quality management

8D problem solving

SCAR management

Risk assessment

PCBAs/components knowledge

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Veeva QMS

CAPA tools

Job description

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

This is a specialist role supporting the electronics supply base, with responsibility for supplier quality investigations, electronic component changes, risk assessment and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical SME for PCBAs, ICs/semiconductors, wireless modules/SoCs, passive components and batteries
• Review and risk assess supplier Product Change Notifications (PCNs), including obsolescence, die and fabrication changes
• Lead SCARs, 8D investigations and supplier root cause analysis
• Assess electronic component risks, failure modes and reliability considerations
• Support supplier IQ/OQ/PQ validation and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities
• Conduct supplier audits and technical assessments
• Drive resolution and escalation of critical supplier quality issues

Requirements

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in electronics manufacturing and/or Supplier Quality
• Strong understanding of electronic components and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
• Experience with SCAR, 8D and CAPA
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR / 21 CFR 820
• Strong supplier management and technical problem-solving skills
• Experience with SPC/statistics, Veeva QMS, ISO 13485 Lead Auditor or ASQ CQE/CSQE certification would be advantageous.