QC Engineer About us 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 organization around the world.
Our Plant in Letterkenny, Ireland is a Tier 1 Supplier delivering high-quality complex stampings and complete assemblies to global automobile manufacturers.
We adhere strictly to JIT plans and are unconditionally committed to quality and service.
We can count BMW, General Motors, and Ford among our largest customers.
Reporting to:Quality and Engineering Manager Purpose: The Quality engineer shall be responsible for the continued development, maintenance and implementation of the companys 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 companys 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 ofIAFT16949, ISO 9000, is a strong advantage Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable Your Benefits Company Bonus scheme Employee Assistance Program Bike to work scheme Company events Job Types: Full-time, Permanent