The Company

Ohshima Ireland LTD is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team based in our facility in Shannon, Co. Clare. This organisation has worldwide expertise but also a local presence within our specialized field. This will be a key role in the company and requires someone coming from a fast-paced multi-national company background.

Job Description

Quality Assurance Engineer required for position in a steel fabrication and aerospace environment. Degree in Engineering/equivalent technical qualification and/or sufficient industry experience required. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role or environment and have a good working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Experience of internal auditing is required as is excellent interpersonal and communication skills; have the ability to work under strict time constraints and work well in a pressurized environment. Must be computer literate and experienced in using MS office. Experience of NPI activity is desirable.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintaining and updating the QMS documentation/records/systems
Driving process efficiency, resolving/providing feedback on issues
Conducting and reporting on internal audits as per annual schedule and closing-out of any non-conformances that arise
Analysing, identify and implement manufacturing and/or business process improvements which will improve capability performance
Assisting engineering teams on product/process verification for new and existing products.
Running CAPA systems and all related tasks. Lead quality problem investigations using proven quality tools.
Assist with operating and maintaining calibration systems.
Managing and co-ordination of various quality related projects and quality aspects of production programs
Provide quality support to operations, including leading and supporting root cause driven approaches to problem solving efforts for quality issues
Developing and implementing quality controls for new and existing product
Work individually and within teams on various Quality improvement and efficiency projects
Provide on-going communication through reports and information transfer as needed

Requirements and Skills:

Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
Strong team member with the ability to identify and drive quality improvements
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Decision making capability coupled with the ability to work independently and proactively
Knowledge and experience of materials, sheet metal and machining processes and or aerospace would be advantageous.
Experience in PPAP’s would be advantage

This role requires candidates to be currently residing in Ireland with a valid work permit.