Quality Engineer

Syntech Recruitment are working with a leading precision manufacturing and engineering business to support the hire of a Quality Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence. This role would suit an experienced Quality Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and is confident supporting quality systems, audits, process improvements and production quality activities. Candidates with some experience/exposure to APQP & PPAP’s would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, records and associated systems; Drive process efficiency improvements and provide feedback on quality-related issues; Conduct and report on internal audits in line with the annual audit schedule; Manage and close out non-conformances arising from audit activities; Analyse manufacturing and business processes to identify improvement opportunities; Support engineering teams with product and process verification activities for new and existing products; Manage CAPA systems and lead root cause investigations using established quality tools; Assist with operation and maintenance of calibration systems; Coordinate quality-related projects and support production programme quality requirements; Provide quality support to manufacturing operations and problem-solving activities; Develop and implement quality controls for both new and existing products; Support continuous improvement and efficiency projects across the business; Maintain effective communication and reporting across relevant departments

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or similar manufacturing quality role; Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential; Working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems; Experience conducting internal audits within manufacturing operations; Strong investigative and problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; Comfortable working within fast-paced and deadline-driven environments; Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Self-motivated with a proactive and improvement-focused mindset

Nice to have

Some experience/exposure to APQP & PPAPs

Benefits

Up to €50,000 + Benefits; Opportunity to join a growing international engineering business; Long-term career progression opportunities; Collaborative and quality-focused working environment; Exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering processes; Competitive salary and benefits package