We are looking for an experienced Mechanical QA Manager to join our team in Limerick.
Duties:
* Responsible for maintaining the Mechanical Quality Management System
* Take ownership for the quality delivery of projects, ensuring that all client specifications are met, by accurately developing and executing project quality plans & ITP's.
* Lead the quality ethos for projects
* Lead the quality ethos for projects through a "Right First Time" approach. This will be conducted through delivering training, quality toolbox talks, developing and approving "First of a Kind" mock-ups, and auditing and QA initiatives.
* Management of a Quality team including Field QA, Test Pack Engineers, NDT Specialists and Commissioning & Handover Supervisors
* Management of the database for each project; ensuring it is kept up to date and accurate, which will essentially deliver the handover documentation to the client.
* Review benchmarks and First of a Kind Installations.
* Overseeing the development of system and equipment test packs using Project Quality Management Software on a project-by-project basis.
* Liaise with the client on handover documentation, system handover and MC dates.
* Liaise with the construction teams regarding handover dates, scheduling walk downs, developing snag lists etc. Monitoring snag trends and addressing same through construction teams.
* Review Installations for Compliance to Project Specific Quality Plan & ITPs, Project standards, specification, design, procedures & expectations.
* Manage 3rd party inspections & NDT contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
* Ensure QA requirements are met by subcontractors.
* Oversee & complete regular site quality audits.
* Attend quality meetings with management and subcontractors and report on quality as required.
* Liaise with other in-house specialist Mechanical QA/QC Leads as required
Skills and Requirements
* Relevant mechanical/quality qualification
* Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role
* Knowledge of Hygienic Piping Installation essential, including ASME codes
* Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Piping Systems and associated P&IDs essential
* Knowledge of orbital welding equipment and weld procedures
* Formal European Welding Inspection Qualification required, Minimum CSWIP 3.1
* Further Quality Inspection qualifications would be advantageous, E.g., Paint & Coatings
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office essential, plus use of large QA database systems such as Eida
* Experience working with Quality software would be advantageous.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential
Next Steps
If you are interested in this role, please apply directly or email your CV to