Supplier Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Supplier Quality Engineer (Manufacturing): Ensuring all supplied components and materials meet quality standards and specifications for electrical switchgear production with an accent on supplier performance and problem resolution. Focus on conducting quality audits, managing corrective actions, and qualifying new parts to maintain high production standards.

Location: Burnfoot, Ireland

Company

Global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments.

What you will do

• Conduct supplier process reviews, quality audits, and Control Plan development.
• Lead supplier qualification and selection activities, including quality assessments.
• Develop and report Quality Performance Metrics to track actual supplier performance.
• Drive Corrective Actions and root cause analysis using tools like 8D.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.
• Implement quality improvement plans with suppliers to increase production output.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience in quality assurance.
• Knowledge of quality tools: 8D, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and SPC.
• Experience conducting supplier process and system audits aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.

Culture & Benefits

• Stability of a global leader in a growing industry with the agility of a startup.
• Environment focused on safety, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and high-performance culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.