Supplier Quality Engineer with experience in industrial / consumer electronics sector required for key role with growing Irish R&D / Manufacturing company in Co. Clare. This role can facilitate full time on site or a hybrid likely to be 40% from home and 60% onsite in Shannon, County Clare once the onboarding period is sucessfully completed.
Requirements:
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Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
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3 to 10 years’ experience in in a similar environment
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Good technical knowledge of electronic circuits and product manufacturing methods
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Significant and relevant experience working with component suppliers across the globe
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Able to follow a precise methodology in terms of analysing existing value add parts and determining potential alternatives
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An understanding of the implications with regard to product reliability when making changes
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Must have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
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Be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
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Willingness to travel and meet suppliers across the globe as required
Advantageous:
- Familiarity with ATEX approvals
- Experience with Atmel/PIC microcontrollers and low powered battery circuits
- Proven track record in reducing costs on existing products
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with other internal functional teams and customers to promote the substitution of components, materials, and methods with less expensive alternatives, without sacrificing functionality and quality
- To follow the various value engineering phases related to cost down projects from Information phase through to Development and Presentation phase
- Work closely with the Engineering team to identify areas where cost reductions can be achieved on existing products
- Provide input at design stage of NPI projects to provide optimum cost savings on components and other raw materials
- Liaise with suppliers globally to identify and qualify alternative or dual source components
emer@emtechrecruitment.ie
