Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer - Co. Waterford.

Job Summary

Act as the quality representative for technical support, collaborating with other internal teams to address manufacturing issues for global customer accounts. Act as a bridge between the business and suppliers or customers on global quality matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain QA Plans : Create and sustain Quality Assurance plans and schedules for global new product introductions using Advanced Product Quality Planning and Process Optimization tailored to customer needs.
• Support Quoting Activities : Participate in the initial stages of process design, development, and implementation to support all quoting activities.
• Inspection Process Evaluation : Assess and offer input on inspection processes, utilizing inspection aids and instructional guidelines.
• Global Training Programs : Develop and implement specialized training sessions for all relevant functions to support global training programs specific to customers.
• Document Systems Management : Establish and maintain systems for storing, accessing, and reviewing documents related to global customer accounts.
• Discrepancy Review and Coordination : Review discrepancies from suppliers, internal sources, and customers. Coordinate and track corrective and proactive actions to ensure effectiveness.
• Documentation Maintenance : Periodically review and maintain documentation files, ensuring proper systems for storage and access.
• Supplier and Customer Discrepancies : Review and coordinate corrective/preventive action efforts for all discrepancies reported by suppliers or customers.
• Vendor Survey Participation : Engage in vendor survey activities, promote proactive participation with suppliers, and assist in their process improvement efforts where possible.
• Interdepartmental Interface : Work with all departments in alignment with Policies and Procedures.
• Process Improvement and Optimization : Provide insights and support in implementing and maintaining process improvements and optimizations, focusing on proactive methodologies.
• Standardization of Manufacturing Processes : Assist in standardizing manufacturing processes for global customer accounts.
• Technical Support on Quality Issues : Provide technical support on quality issues to the customer as needed.
• Safety and Health Compliance : Follow all safety and health regulations related to this position as directed by the supervisor.
• Security Policy Compliance : Adhere to all procedures within the company security policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.