Quality Technician

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Shannon, Clare
Salary
€35,000.00 - €45,000 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH188477_1790257634
Date Added
September 24th, 2026
Consultant
nigel oleary

Build Your Career in Precision Engineering and Quality Assurance


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Metrology Technician to develop their expertise in a highly technical manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring product quality through precision measurement, inspection, and analysis while working with advanced metrology equipment and industry-leading quality standards.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with precision instrumentation, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while developing valuable skills and experience.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Perform high-precision measurements using advanced metrology equipment, including Portable Coordinate Measuring Machines (PCMMs) such as Faro Arms and Romer Arms, as well as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications to determine inspection requirements.
  • Analyse measurement results, identify trends, and investigate deviations from specifications.
  • Contribute to resolving quality-related issues by providing accurate data and technical insight.
  • Maintain and support the calibration of metrology equipment to ensure consistent measurement accuracy.
  • Produce detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
  • Support continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to enhance inspection processes and quality control methods.
  • Assist in developing and improving quality procedures, standards, and best practices.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience within a machining and manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience in quality inspection, metrology, or a similar technical role.
  • A qualification in metrology, quality control, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong practical knowledge of metrology and inspection equipment.
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100D would be advantageous.
  • Experience using PCMM equipment, including Faro Arms or Romer Arms, would be highly desirable.

Why This Opportunity?

  • Work with advanced metrology and inspection technology.
  • Develop expertise in precision measurement and quality assurance.
  • Gain exposure to industry-recognised quality standards and methodologies.
  • Be part of continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
  • Apply your technical skills to influence product quality and manufacturing excellence.
  • Build a strong foundation for career progression within quality, manufacturing, and engineering disciplines.


Please note: Applicants must currently reside in Ireland and hold a valid work permit.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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