Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location : Johnstown, Co.

Kilkenny Salary : €45,000 + Bonus + Pension Plan Contract : Full-time, Permanent (Monday Friday) We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer / Operational Excellence Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation in the North Kilkenny / Tipperary region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement and maintaining high quality standards within operations.

Requirements Qualification in Quality or an Engineering-related field.

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role with proven continuous improvement achievements.

Strong background in Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing environment.

Skilled in problem-solving and analytical techniques.

Experience implementing process quality controls.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Methodical, detail-focused, and conscientious approach.

Lean / Six Sigma qualification (advantage).

Key Responsibilities Investigate quality, production, and site issues.

Lead meetings with supervisors and managers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Support and enhance Quality Management Systems.

Provide technical expertise and leadership in problem-solving initiatives.

Develop and implement process improvements and control systems.

Maintain documentation and stay updated with manufacturing advancements.

Promote continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Root Cause Analysis, 5 S, and Poka-Yoke.

Undertake special projects, presenting progress and data-driven findings.

Conduct regular audits of quality systems.

Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors.

Prepare and report on monthly KPIs.

Ensure accurate and timely delivery of projects.

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Skills : Quality Engineering Supplier Quality Quality Planning Quality Supplier Management Process Quality Process Quality Planning