Quality Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join Suir Engineering. The position will be on a Pharmaceutical project which will be based in South Dublin City.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. 

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.   

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all quality-focused activities operate in accordance with local health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, craft labour and visitors.
• Conduct risk assessments of quality processes in conjunction with Company EHS.
• Regulate, control and improve the quality of all processes (administrative & craft) throughout the business. This includes auditing to ensure compliance by a third party accredited body where appropriate.
• Manage the audit schedule of all group activities (administrative & craft). Ensure that all non-conformities raised via internal/external audits are rectified, verified and control measures put in place. Produce quarterly findings reports for the Company Directors to ensure continual improvement and compliance.
• Oversee the development and execution of all electrical installation, , specifications, standards and codes.
• Oversee the maintenance of all in-house systems and procedures to ensure they are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies, Clients and the business.
• Review the Quality section of Tender Documents, administrative, materials, and craft labour requirements prior to Tender Submission.
• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all Client requirements and audits.
• Direct the Company wide team of Quality Personnel to achieve quality management system targets on a quarterly basis as set out by the Senior Management.
• Provide for training the Company wide team of Quality Managers in all aspects of the quality management system and application of procedures.
• Undertake regular internal and process audits of the IMS. Ensure corrective actions are undertaken to address non-conformities found; and verify closure of non-conformities
• Hold annual Quality Management Review / Seminar.
• Report monthly on achievement of targets and identify any actions required to Suir Engineering Directors for consideration.
• Hold quarterly performance meetings with the Company wide team of Quality Managers team in order to;
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the Company,
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility,
• Ensure KPIs are met, including management of, and reporting

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in an Engineering / Science Discipline or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification or similar in Management / Quality desirable
• Minimum of 10+ years working in an Engineering / Construction environment, 5+ in a Senior Management Engineering function and 3+ in Senior Quality function essential

In return from Suir Engineering: 

• 23 days annual leave 
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods 
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 
• Private Health Insurance contribution 
• Life and Disability cover  
• EAP for employees and their families 
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities 
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany. 

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement. 

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working. 
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered. 
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement. 
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value. 
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business. 

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset .... our People.