Quality Engineer – Fixed‑Term Manufacturing Role

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Gort on a three‑month fixed‑term contract. You will support daily quality operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily quality activities across production processes.
• Investigate customer complaints, internal non‑conformances, and supplier quality issues.
• Lead or assist root‑cause analyses using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyse quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with internal audits and support external customer or certification audits.
• Maintain quality documentation, work instructions, inspection plans and records.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and other teams to improve product quality.
• Support validation and change‑control activities as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Proven experience with root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving techniques.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 quality management system
• Root‑cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• CAPA implementation and verification
• Quality data analysis
• Internal and external audit procedures
• Quality documentation and inspection planning
• Validation and change‑control processes
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• Six Sigma methodology
• ERP and quality management software

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with an experienced manufacturing and quality team.
• Exposure to continuous‑improvement and quality projects.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Valuable experience in a dynamic industrial setting.