Quality Engineer

Location: Letterkenny onsite 5 days per week

The Quality Engineer is responsible for managing internal non-conformities driving root cause analysis and corrective actions and supporting the QC inspection team. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager this position focuses on continuous improvement of manufacturing Quality through data-driven analysis development of inspection plans and hands-on support on the production floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support 8D investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) activities
• Manage internal Non-Conformity Reports from identification through to closure
• Define implement and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
• Support the Quality Project Engineer in improving and refining project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and checklists based on lessons learned and NC findings
• Provide technical Quality support to QC Technicians and the QC Supervisor on the production floor
• Analyse Quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Participate in FMEA activities with manufacturing and engineering teams
• Contribute to the development and standardisation of Quality processes and work instructions
• Collaborate with production engineering and project teams to resolve Quality issues
• Report Quality performance metrics and improvement progress to the Quality Manager
• Participate as Auditor of the Vertiv Quality Management System.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in Engineering or a related field of study and a minimum of 4 years of Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with 8D methodology and root cause analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with 8D 5Why Ishikawa or other Quality tools
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
• Experience in HVAC electrical and/or CSA-certified product manufacturing is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Computer skills including email collaboration tools Excel Word and file management

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing and moving within manufacturing and office environments
• Working in a manufacturing environment around machinery and equipment
• Protective Equipment Required (safety shoes eyewear earplugs gloves etc. where required)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Minimal travel may be required

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