Department:Construction
Type:REMOTE
Region:Waterford
Location:Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior Level
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Job Description

Posted on: September 21, 2026

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a leading regulated manufacturing organisation. Please note this is an initial 12-month subcontracting role.


will support a diverse supplier base, managing supplier quality issues, change notifications, audits, validation activities, and continuous supplier performance improvement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) from initiation through verified closure
  • Review Supplier Change Notifications and assess quality, regulatory and validation impacts
  • Support supplier IQ/OQ/PQ validation, First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP-style activities
  • Conduct desktop and onsite supplier audits and manage resulting actions
  • Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier scorecard reviews
  • Maintain supplier quality records and agreements within the eQMS
  • Support material review and supplier non-conformance activities
  • Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive corrective actions and quality improvements


Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline
  • 3+ years' Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry
  • Experience managing SCAR/CAPA and supplier non-conformances
  • Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ process validation
  • Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR
  • Understanding of risk management tools such as PFMEA
  • Good statistical analysis skills, including SPC and capability studies
  • Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with mechanical or moulding suppliers, Veeva QMS, Minitab, ISO 13485 Lead Auditor or ASQ CQE/CSQE certification would be advantageous


a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin. (021) 2427108


Originally posted on LinkedIn

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