Quality Control Technician

Job Overview

The Quality Control Technician will be a key member of the IEPRO Grits & Micron Team based in Shannon. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring that materials and products meet established quality standards through incoming inspection in-process and final inspection activities and product release processes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Product Release

• Perform incoming in-process and final product inspections across all test methods in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Perform product release activities while maintaining compliance with quality standards and procedures across all product ranges in the defined business centre.
• Accurately record analyze and report inspection data.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Ensure compliance with established product release and inspection procedures.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Quality Investigations & Problem Solving

• Support investigations into non-conformances customer complaints and quality-related issues.

Work management

• Prioritise and manage work through the laboratory.
• Maintain Laboratory visual management tools and record laboratory metrics.

Training

• Be the key provider of training to staff on the Quality Control test methods.

Equipment & Calibration Support

• Support the calibration and validation of inspection and measurement equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and basic maintenance of quality control and measurement systems.
• Assist in the evaluation development and implementation of new or improved measurement and testing systems.
• Ensure equipment is fit for purpose and maintained in accordance with calibration schedules.

Health Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote a safe working environment and proactively identify potential risks or hazards.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• NFQ Level 5 qualification or higher in Engineering Science Quality Manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel ERP systems and the ability to work with statistical and quantitative data.

Desirable

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a Quality Control Quality Assurance Engineering or Manufacturing role.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) qualification or an equivalent industry-recognised certification.
• Experience performing inspections and using measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of quality systems manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with calibration systems and quality documentation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time