Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronic products for safety-critical applications. They are seeking a Product Quality Engineer to bridge Quality and R&D, ensuring hardware and software designs meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with R&D to assess and influence product designs for quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Evaluate schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware specifications to identify design-related quality risks.
Lead design risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA) and drive root cause analysis for design-related issues.
Support validation and verification activities within the NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
Collaborate with Purchasing and R&D on new vendor and component approvals to ensure supplier quality standards are maintained.
Perform statistical analysis and reporting of product test data.
Provide quality oversight and support for software and hardware testing.
Partner with Production, Test Engineering, and Process Quality teams to resolve product and process issues.
Maintain design traceability and compliance with internal and external standards.
Represent Quality in design reviews and product development meetings.
Support audits and regulatory inspections related to design controls.
Drive continuous improvement in design and quality processes.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electronic, Electrical, Software, or related Engineering discipline.
5+ years’ experience in a Quality or R&D role within a regulated or high-reliability industry (e.g., life safety, medical devices, aerospace, or automotive).
Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and design control processes.
Experience with hardware/software integration and testing.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
Skills & Competencies
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and circuit designs.
Experience with FMEA, risk management, and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, or software development.
Strong analytical and statistical skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Product Quality Engineer in Clare, please contact Kevin Griffin.
kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
(021) 2427108
