Job Description
Our client based in Roscommon is looking to hire a Quality Assurance Engineer. The Role: Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, the Quality Assurance Engineer will provide ongoing Quality support in an effort to maximise production quality performance, including identifying root cause, implementing corrective/preventive action on all quality issues in production. Responsibilities: Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures. Extensive understanding of products and processes within area of responsibility. Thorough knowledge of all Production processes and quality management systems. Conform to the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Management System. Review, update and maintain existing quality management processes and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate quality records, data analysis and documentation. Raise Quality profile and operating standards within the business. Deliver on all KPIs that help the business achieve its goal. Support projects and initiatives across the plant where required, ensuring key deliverables are achieved in a timely manner and liaising effectively with internal and external customers. Initiate and drive continuous improvement opportunities / programs. Lead and drive QA initiatives within area of functional responsibility. Represent quality interests and concerns on project teams. Quality support within the assigned Customer and/or project teams to ensure Customer and QMS requirements are implemented and fulfilled to required GMP standards. Lead Quality Engineering activities for the introduction of new product lines through development of product inspection plans, production documentation, process FMEAs and risk management plans. Ensure change requests are effectively managed. Lead Quality Engineering activities for existing product lines through maintenance and continuous improvement of product inspection plans, production documentation, process FMEAs and risk management plans. Ensure change requests are effectively managed. Ensure that products meet customers quality and product integrity requirements and continually seek to identify and drive improvements in product and process quality. Lead and coordinate/execute process and product validations. Provide quality input to cross functional team to support existing product lines with an ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and the plant performance. Ensure quality standards are adhered to, and all production processes are carried out according to procedures. Investigate root cause of quality issues and following through with timely and effective corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence for customer and internal issues. Oversee non-conforming material, customer complaints, CAPA investigations, analysis, and improvement. Utilize data analysis and trending, statistical process control, root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Utilize DOEs and other statistical analysis to support product and process optimization or determine causes of process variation. Ensure quality inspection instruments are accurate and regularly calibrated, tested and audited. Assist with ensuring that the Company retains ISO accreditation. Conduct internal audits and external audits as required. Host audits of the Companys operations by external bodies (e.g., audits from customers, FDA, audits relating to certification to official standard e.g., ISO 13458) Requirements: Level 8 or equivalent Degree in Quality Assurance or similar discipline. Minimum of 3 years experience in a Quality Engineering role with active involvement within a manufacturing floor, preferable in the medical device sector, is desirable. Effective communicator and influencer across multi-functional teams, with the ability to manage internal and external customers requirements. Proficient with Syspro, Minitab & Lotus Notes, is desirable. Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and QSR 21 CFR Part 820 standards. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a cross functional team. Strong proficiency in statistical analysis techniques to investigate and solve problems and improve quality. Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise own daily work routine to meet established schedule. Ability to drive projects to completion. Project Management training is advantageous. For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contactMichelle Mc Inerney. Skills: Quality Assurance Engineer