Principal Quality Engineer

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Principal Quality Engineer

Reporting to the Quality Manager - Blarney Operations, the Principal Quality Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and delivering on all aspects of the Quality Functions related to Filtration Site 2, Blarney.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision and talent development of Quality Engineers and Technicians with focus on compliance, issue prevention, problem solving, and team working ethic as required. 
• Support colleague engagement model to foster a positive team environment through open communication and feedback.
• Manage performance expectations for Quality Engineers and Technicians and drive accountability as required.
• Manage the technical quality aspects for area of responsibility and work closely with the operations team to achieve all key department metrics.
• Ensure key quality metrics such as CAPA management, Right First Time, Complaints etc are consistently achieved.
• Ensure effective and efficient closure of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audit observations and customer complaints.
• Ensure thorough investigation of Quality issues using Root Cause Analysis methodology and implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee the Quality Management System in the area to align with site QMS and to ensure effective use, compliance with relevant corporate procedures and quality standards.
• Participate in the review of quality trends, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and complete improvement projects using OpEx tools.
• Participate in and support the internal and external audit programmes.
• Support the successful validation and qualification of process and raw material changes.
• Support introduction of new products into the site as per the required standards.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with vendors and customers on quality related issues, internal and external.
• Adhere to all company EHS guidelines and Quality procedures.
• Additional duties as required.

Education & Experience

• BSc qualified in appropriate scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a similar QA role (ideally Pharma/Biopharma)
• Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
• Results oriented
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills

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