Quality Assurance Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the foundational nature of the role and need for technical skills.
- Role focused on maintaining quality management systems
- Hybrid work arrangement enhances flexibility
- Technical skill set is essential for success
Pros
- Role offers a chance to contribute to important quality systems
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
- Ability to work across various engineering disciplines
Cons
- Requires technical knowledge which may be a barrier for some
- The position may involve travel, affecting personal time
- Potential for a steep learning curve in regulations and quality practices
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Hybrid
Good fit
- Quality engineers with relevant technical expertise
- Mid-level professionals seeking growth in quality disciplines
- Individuals interested in a hybrid work environment
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without technical background
- Individuals seeking purely administrative roles
- Those looking for fully office-based positions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Impulse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer for a large company based in Carlow
This is an excellent opportunity to gain a long-term career and work with a fantastic company
Location: Carlow, Ireland (Hybrid work)
Role Description and Skills:
The Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management systems and standards on site and ensure regulatory requirements are met. Reporting to the Head of HSEQ, the Quality Assurance Engineer will play a key part in providing the expertise and support to all aspects of the company’s operations on quality issues.
Candidates should have previous experience within a quality/technical environment. A knowledge of telecoms and international regulations would be an advantage. The skills required to support these duties include the ability to perform “hands on” troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, attention to detail and technical knowledge.
This position requires at least 3 to 4 years of quality, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering experience, preferably within telecoms/manufacturing/design environment.
Responsibilities:
The role will involve:
• Provide internal auditing of ISO systems and certifications
• Prepare for ISO recertification and surveillance audits and assist with implementation
• Perform HSEQ audits of site works, workshop, offices etc
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Develop and deliver HSEQ training programmes
• Develop and maintain quality control systems and checks
• Monitor and act on quality control statistics
• Lead, participate and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and review feedback register and ensure corrective actions
• Create and monitor document registers for document control and communication
• Carry out PPE inspections and maintain PPE register control
• Support lean green belt projects
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and contractors regarding vetting and documentation control
• Adhere to all quality and environmental obligations, company environmental policy, Health and Safety requirements, regulations, and safe work practices
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic that will represent the company’s culture and corporate values
Requirements:
• Engineering Qualification – Mechanical, Structural or Civil
• 3 to 4 years relevant experience
• Detailed knowledge in Irish quality regulatory requirements essential
• Knowledge of International regulatory requirements desirable
• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of Risk Management, ISO standards and regulations required
• Telecoms experience highly desirable
• Previous technical training experience using Lean/Six Sigma desirable
• A qualification in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability for decision making
• Some international travel will be required
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to develop a career in an expanding business within the Industrial sector.
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