Location: Letterkenny, Onsite - 5 days per week

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the Quality Control inspection team across all production and fabrication lines. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, this position oversees approximately 10 QC Technicians performing mechanical, incoming, electrical and thermal inspections. The QC Supervisor ensures inspection activities are carried out consistently, efficiently, and in compliance with Quality standards and specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the daily activities of the QC inspection team
Oversee mechanical, incoming, electrical and thermal inspection activities across production and fabrication lines
Review and approve inspection records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of Quality documentation
Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
Identify training needs and ensure QC Technicians are competent in inspection methods, tools, and standards
Escalate Quality defects, non-conformances, and trends to the Quality Manager with supporting data
Ensure calibration schedules for testing and measurement equipment are maintained
Drive standardisation of inspection processes and work instructions across all inspection types
Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities (e.g., 8D)
Collaborate with production, engineering, and project teams to resolve quality issues on the floor
Track and report key QC metrics (e.g., inspection pass rates, non-conformance trends, turnaround times)
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to Quality objectives
Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in a Quality Control role within a manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity
English 90%

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with electrical and thermal testing and inspection methods
Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies and inspection techniques
Experience with incoming inspection processes and supplier quality coordination
Familiarity with Switchgear, UPS, CRAC units, STS, or busbar systems
Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
Proficiency in data analysis and QC reporting
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Positive mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Computer skills including email, collaboration tools, Excel, Word, and file management

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Quality Control Supervisor

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