Quality Engineer III

• Location: Cork
• Req Number: 580936
• Contract type: Permanent

• Identifies and resolves complex exceptions to work assignments.
• Summarizes, analyses, draws conclusions and makes appropriate decisions from test results or other process related findings.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and protocols
• Identify Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by dispositioning non-conforming material, assisting in identification of primary root causes and understanding corrective and preventative actions. May be respons
• Has the responsibility and independent authority to make decisions related to product quality, including the disposition of non-conforming product.
• Participates in Customer Complaints investigation for areas under their control.
• Document investigation findings in analysis report on GCS2
• Become a trainer for the Software related with complaints handling process (GCS2), as required.
• Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality.
• Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc.
• Evaluates new equipment and processes and participates in the transfer of new products.
• Knowledgeable on QSR and ISO/MDD standards, constantly promoting awareness of best industry practices, making appropriate decision on a daily basis utilizing the quality engineering manager/site QA Director as the final arbitrator on critical quality deci
• Fully conversant with validation techniques and associated regulatory requirements including analysis of customer feedback and complaints.
• Responsible for reviewing and developing process validation protocols and reports. Support other functional areas during the validation activities
• Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact/effect to eliminate or lessen such impacts/effects.
• Knowledgeable on Risk Management , BSEN 14971 requirements.
• Compiles and analyses operational, test and validation data to establish technical specifications and performance standards for newly designed or modified products and processes.
• May participate directly in a new product/technology transfer to ensure compliance to all internal and regulatory requirements.
• Uses knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.
• Assure that all laboratory equipment is in compliance to perform the analysis activities (calibration, safety, cleanliness).
• Gives technical guidance to Associate Quality Engineer, Technician and Inspection staff.
• Is a good team member, fully motivated to achieve and demonstrate best practices in line with the department and Site objectives.
• Deals with suppliers, other engineering disciplines within and outside of the Site and customers should the need arise.
• Is familiar with the internal auditing process.

• Requires a minimum level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering / Science degree.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet targets/goals efficiently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated decision making skills.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.
• People management experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of quality principles and the ability to utilize these methods in a manufacturing environment.

Boston Scientific