KIRCHHOFF Automotive require a Quality Control Engineer for their Letterkenny, Co Donegal base.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner for the automotive industry, producing metal and hybrid complex assemblies of structural frames for bodies and chassis, including modern collision protection systems. Employing over 9,000 employees, we operate as a dynamic organisation around the world.
Reporting to: Quality and Engineering Manager
Purpose:
The Quality engineer shall be responsible for the continued development, maintenance and implementation of the company’s quality systems, and maintain certification to: IATF16949, and all other statutory and regulatory standards applicable.
To ensure that customer quality and customer specific requirements are adequately defined and that all requirements are met.
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Ensures that the quality standards of products are achieved and maintained
- Assists with relative internal and external audits
- Manages and liaises with customers and vendors through customer complaint process
- Supports in the development of the company’s quality programme
- Identifies and priorities policies and objectives necessary to achieve and maintain satisfactory quality standards and quality costs
- Ensures that all test methods and specifications used in the quality control department are appropriate for the intended purpose
- Manage and support new part launch / PPAP sample process
- Undertake training and travel as required
- General quality assistance to all departments
- Co-operate with management in the smooth and efficient running of operations
- Liaise with central project teams within the KIRCHHOFF group
Qualifications
- A third level qualification in an Engineering or Science background and/or have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality role
- Experience or Knowledge of IAFT16949, ISO 9000, is a strong advantage
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable
Competencies
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex issues
- Strong analytical skills to assess quality and implement solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Candidates must be proficient in English language
To apply to this position please send a cover letter and CV to elizajane.mcdermott@kirchhoff-automotive.com
