Quality Assurance Engineer

****QualityOnsiteBallybrit Galway, IrelandJob DescriptionOverviewAre you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.Are you in?Read on for more details about this particular role.ResponsibilitiesMonitor compliance to workmanship practices and procedures, providing coaching & training as required.Conduct defect awareness training with Associates.Implement reduced final SO inspections in manufacturing cells without increased Customer Complaints (OOB).Identify and champion introduction of technology maintaining minimum OOBMonitor in process scrap, report regularly and work with Engineering to reduce.Manages MRB and makes decisions related to disposition of non-conforming productConduct/lead PFMEA, 5Why root cause analysis.Uses knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.Drive an effective internal audit system and schedule.Coordinate agency audits and ensure internal practices deliver high levels of compliance to product approval agency requirements, and customer requirementsMaintain KPIs.Lead investigation & corrective action of Internal & External complaints / product concerns (IQOS)Maintain and ensure the Quality Manual & Quality Policies of GMIL are cascaded through operations and agree QMS best practices with MSA.Perform 1st article inspections on raw materials/components according to written procedures, specifications/drawings, and processes.Participates directly in new product/technology transfer.Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality.QualificationsMinimum +3 years' experience, ideally within a manufacturing environmentA Level 8 Degree or equivalentDemonstrated use of decision making based on judgement and dataSAP userDecision making ability coupled with the ability to work on one's own initiative and with minimum supervision.Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills.Excellent attention to detail.Use of problem solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why and PFMEALI-RD1MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.For US applicants, know your rights, click here.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action Employer - Individuals with Disabilities/Protected VeteransHow do I know if a job opening that lists MSA is legitimate or is fraudulent?MSA posts its legitimate job openings to this MSA Career Center.MSA will only make job offers after a formal interview has been completed.All electronic communications related to openings and offers will come from email addresses with the domain or Significantly, MSA would never ask for your financial information or social security number as part of the interview and pre-offer process.MSA has been told that there are fraudulent job posting on the internet that use the names of large corporations, including MSA, and that request personal or sensitive information from individuals who respond.Please be cautious and check any MSA job posting on this MSA Career Center to confirm it is legitimate.MSA is not responsible for any fraudulent activity that could arise from these sorts of schemes.