Quality Control Manager

About the Company

Our client is a leading global medical device manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and regulatory excellence. Operating from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Longford, they partner with many of the world's leading healthcare companies to develop and manufacture life-changing medical technologies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead and develop the site's quality function.

About the Role

Reporting to senior site leadership, the Quality Control Manager will lead the quality function, providing direction and support to Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Commercial teams.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and "Right First Time" quality across the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Engineering and Inspection teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive a "Quality Right First Time" mindset throughout the manufacturing operation.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it remains effective and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver quality improvements.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and customer quality representatives to support strategic quality initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement projects, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and internal quality audits.
• Analyse quality metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness, accountability, and continuous learning across the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 3 years' experience working with quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Minimum of 4 years' people management experience, leading and developing technical teams.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, cGMP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is essential.