We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join the quality team of Hiab on a 12 month contract. The purpose of the position is to sustain and develop product and process quality and be the leading voice of the customer quality within the value stream. Quality Engineer develops quality standards for R&D, sourcing, operation and assembly and designs and implements the measures, tests, sampling methods, and other procedures that ensure that these standards are met.
This position reports to David Maguire, Quality Manager and is part of Hiab’s Truck Mounted Forklifts division. The location of this position is Dundalk, Ireland.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Root cause analysis and corrective action of supplier, internal & customer quality issues
• Analysis and reporting of quality deviations to other BL’s stakeholders
• Approval and follow up of In-house technical claims
• Act as the quality lead for assigned value stream(s)
• Carry out incoming material PPAP inspections where necessary
• Ensure timely resolution of quality deviations, individual countermeasures / corrective actions
• Conduct internal / external audits as required and close out corrective actions
• Ensure material is promptly transacted to the correct warehouse and discrepancies resolved to maintain inventory accuracy
• Support the Value Stream teams and SQDIP model in day-to-day activities to ensure compliance to Quality & Schedule requirements
• Ensure that all operations carried out are completed in a safe and effective manner.

• Relevant third level degree (preferably in a mechanical discipline)
• Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education
• Minimum three years’ experience in a quality engineering function
• Strong experience from a mechanical industry and assembly operations perspective
• Experience in the use of Quality Tools
• Have a working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Quality problem solving and continuous improvement techniques
• Good understanding of ISO QEHS Management system standards (9001 / 14001 / 45001)
• Good communication and co-operations skills with internal and external parties
• Strong technical understanding of manufactured products and functionality
• Understanding of technical drawings
• Process based thinking.