• Support in the review of supplier introduction and changes, coordinating activities with suppliers and with internal cross-functional support teams to develop and implement appropriate strategies to qualify and support
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place at supplier, based on risk associated with product or service
• Provide expert QE technical direction input to component qualification strategies and documentation in conjunction with project teams to ensure high standards are in place

• BSc in a Science or Engineering discipline
• 4 years industry experience with a minimum of 2 years within Supplier Quality
• Project management experience preferred
• Strong communicator, excellent problem-solver, good attention to detail

• S. Degree in Computer Science, electric/electronic engineering or mathematics
• 4+ years of software testing, QA, R&D or programming experience
• Experience with Java, Python or C/C++ programming
• Experience in Machine Learning and AI Development
• Additional scripting and programming experience
• Testing and QA experience for Automotive SW products or technologies
• Experience with Process Quality Assurance in software development (e.g. SPICE, CMMI)
• Knowledge of digital photography and cameras
• Experience in People Management
• Experience in Project Management / participated in projects

• Degree in Computer Science or similar field
• At least 2 years' experience in a QA Automation role
• Experience setting up test automation frameworks
• Knowledge of multiple automation tools like Codeception, Selenium etc
• Strong coding skills

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Remote work flex (after Covid)
• Bonus
• Pension
• Sick Pay

There's never been a better time to be a part of Boston Scientific. This is an exciting moment: when our legacy of industry leadership intersects with the promise of a brilliant future. Today, we're 23,000 colleagues strong, with an impressive portfolio of 13,000 products. We’re at the forefront of the medical device industry – leading, evolving and transforming it into bolder and more amazing territories.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Galway site on a fixed term basis with view to permanency.

Purpose

Demonstrates commitment to the Quality Policy (patient safety and product quality) through their daily execution of sound quality practices and the maintenance of an effective quality system.  Understands  and complies with all the regulations governing the quality systems. Ensures their direct reports are aware of their commitment to patient safety and product quality, are current with their training requirements and that they understand and comply with all other regulations governing their work.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves complex exceptions to work assignments.
• Summarizes, analyses, draws conclusions and makes appropriate decisions from test results or other process related findings.
• Has the responsibility and independent authority to make decisions related to product quality, including the disposition of non-conforming product.
• Participates in Customer Complaints investigation for areas under their control.
• Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality.
• Knowledgeable on QSR and ISO/MDD standards, constantly promoting awareness of best industry practices, making appropriate decision on a daily basis utilizing the quality engineering manager/site QA Director as the final arbitrator on critical quality decisions.
• Fully conversant with validation techniques and associated regulatory requirements including analysis of customer feedback and complaints.
• Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact/effect to eliminate or lessen such impacts/effects.
• Knowledgeable on Risk Management , BSEN 14971 requirements.
• Compiles and analyses operational, test and validation data to establish technical specifications and performance standards for newly designed or modified products and processes.
• May participate directly in a new product/technology transfer to ensure compliance to all internal and regulatory requirements.
• Uses knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.
• Gives technical guidance to Associate Quality Engineer, Technician and Inspection staff.
• Is a good team member, fully motivated to achieve and demonstrate best practices in line with the department and Site objectives.
• Deals with suppliers, other engineering disciplines within and outside of the Site and customers should the need arise.
• Is familiar with the internal auditing process

Qualifications and Experience:

• NFQ Level 8 (240 Credits) qualification in a STEM discipline
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in a Quality Engineering capacity.
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team & on own with minimum supervision.

   

Quality Engineer II

Our client, a medical device company is looking for a Quality Engineer II to join their team in Galway. This is a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
• May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Science/Engineering or related Discipline. Requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones. May have some involvement in cross functional assignments
• Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex.
• Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts.

External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature.

Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.

• May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career St
• If you would like to discuss this role, please reach out to Louise Whitty on 021 2359140 / lwhitty@sigmar.ie REF Gal223434

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Quality Engineer I/II

Our client, a leader in manufacturing medical devices is currently seeking a Quality Engineer I/ II to join their growing team in Galway. This is a 12-month contract with a view of becoming permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career prospects.

Job responsibilities:

• Summarizes, analyses, draws conclusions and makes appropriate decisions from test results
• Has responsibility and independent authority to make decisions related to product quality, including the disposition of non-conforming product
• Participates in Customer Complaints investigation for areas under their control
• Knowledge on QSR and ISO/ MDD standards
• Fully conversant with validation techniques and associated regulatory requirements including analysis of customer feedback and complaints
• Knowledgeable on Risk Management, BSEN 14971 requirements
• May participate directly in a new product/ technology transfer to ensure compliance to all internal and regulatory requirements
• Uses knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality
• Familiar with the internal auditing process

Job requirements:

• NFQ Level 8 qualification in a STEM discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering capacity

If you would like to discuss this position, reach out to Louise Whitty on 021 2359140 /

lwhitty@sigmar.ie

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ORBCOMM is a leading global provider of communication solutions that remotely track, monitor and control fixed and mobile assets. The engineering team based in Galway is responsible for the development of the game-changing fleet management solution which consists of a web application to allow users to efficiently manage their fleet and Android apps used by the drivers.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job Title:       QA Engineer

Location:       ORBCOMM, Galway

Reporting to: QA Manager, Galway

ROLE PURPOSE

The QA Engineer tests Fleet Manager and In Cab devices, in close co-operation with software development engineers in an agile environment through automation and manual testing of both web applications and Android apps. The QA Engineer works on own initiative, but at times takes supervision and direction from senior engineers or the QA Manager.

KEY RESULT AREA (KRAS)

• Works as part of cross-functional teams to deliver product features.
• Designs and implements effective manual and automation tests in line with product requirements
• As an integral member of assigned agile team(s) the QA Engineer is tasked with ensuring that the design and execution of tests meet the needs and goals of the product.
• Provide estimates for test case design, execution, and reporting in sprints and regression phases.
• Follows test processes throughout all projects to help identify & thus improve quality of the applications being tested and in the longer term to help improve test and broader delivery processes.
• Identify & analyse testing risks and design & prioritize test tasks accordingly and in doing so be able to provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of those risks
• Communicate testing progress and provide high level analysis and metrics on the QA effort.
• Log and track detailed product defects using the software defect tracking system (JIRA).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge & Experience, Requirements & Skills, Key Competencies

• Ideally, hold a third level degree (or equivalent)
• A career tester with a minimum of two years of in-depth test case planning, execution, and reporting (The preference is for a mix of manual and automation testing experience).
• Must have experience in mobile device testing covering web applications and services
• Must display the ability to take ownership of tasks and to deliver required testing to a high quality
• Must have a proven track record of identifying and solving problems.           
• Good working knowledge of and experience in delivering effective testing in agile sprints
• Demonstrated working proficiency with test support tools
• Good knowledge of Internet and window technologies
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to communicate effectively to the project stakeholders.
• Good level of analytical problem-solving skills to identify and diagnose problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working experience implementing test within a continuous integration and delivery pipeline (Desirable)
• Must show ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Must display integrity, reliability and strong interpersonal skills. 
• Must have high level of confidence in the detailed planning and delivery of sound testing and broader quality assurance tasks as part of the solution delivery life cycle
• Ability to work with diverse teams in different locations.
• Must have the ability to deliver to plan and to tight deadlines

ORBCOMM is a leading global provider of communication solutions that remotely track, monitor and control fixed and mobile assets. The engineering team based in Galway is responsible for the development of the game-changing fleet management solution which consists of a web application to allow users to efficiently manage their fleet and Android apps used by the drivers.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job Title:       QA Engineer

Location:       ORBCOMM, Galway

Reporting to: QA Manager, Galway

ROLE PURPOSE

The QA Engineer tests Fleet Manager and In Cab devices, in close co-operation with software development engineers in an agile environment through automation and manual testing of both web applications and Android apps. The QA Engineer works on own initiative, but at times takes supervision and direction from senior engineers or the QA Manager.

KEY RESULT AREA (KRA’S)

• Works as part of cross-functional teams to deliver product features.
• Designs and implements effective manual and automation tests in line with product requirements
• As an integral member of assigned agile team(s) the QA Engineer is tasked with ensuring that the design and execution of tests meet the needs and goals of the product.
• Provide estimates for test case design, execution, and reporting in sprints and regression phases.
• Follows test processes throughout all projects to help identify & thus improve quality of the applications being tested and in the longer term to help improve test and broader delivery processes.
• Identify & analyse testing risks and design & prioritize test tasks accordingly and in doing so be able to provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of those risks
• Communicate testing progress and provide high level analysis and metrics on the QA effort.
• Log and track detailed product defects using the software defect tracking system (JIRA).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge & Experience, Requirements & Skills, Key Competencies

• Ideally, hold a third level degree (or equivalent)
• A career tester with a minimum of two years of in-depth test case planning, execution, and reporting (The preference is for a mix of manual and automation testing experience).
• Must have experience in mobile device testing covering web applications and services
• Must display the ability to take ownership of tasks and to deliver required testing to a high quality
• Must have a proven track record of identifying and solving problems.           
• Good working knowledge of and experience in delivering effective testing in agile sprints
• Demonstrated working proficiency with test support tools
• Good knowledge of Internet and window technologies
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to communicate effectively to the project stakeholders.
• Good level of analytical problem-solving skills to identify and diagnose problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working experience implementing test within a continuous integration and delivery pipeline (Desirable)
• Must show ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Must display integrity, reliability and strong interpersonal skills. 
• Must have high level of confidence in the detailed planning and delivery of sound testing and broader quality assurance tasks as part of the solution delivery life cycle
• Ability to work with diverse teams in different locations.
• Must have the ability to deliver to plan and to tight deadlines