CareerPlan

Sr Principal Quality Engineer

Cork, IrelandFull-time€84k–€139k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Senior technical leadership for quality engineering activities including product transfers, manufacturing process introductions, and process validation to ensure regulatory compliance and successful manufacturing transfer.

Role type

Senior Principal Quality Engineer (Product Transfer & Validation)

Builds

Robust, compliant, and scalable quality strategies for product and process transfers across the manufacturing network.

Domain

Life Sciences / Medical Devices / Manufacturing Validation

Required skills

Product transfer and validation quality engineering, pFMEA and process risk management, statistical process control and capability analysis, regulatory compliance (QMS), cross-functional stakeholder management, technical mentoring and coaching

Preferred skills

Advanced technical degree, experience in regulated environments, ability to operate independently

Technologies

pFMEA, CTQs, CQAs, MSA, validation protocols

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of risk-based validation strategies for manufacturing processes and equipment; Provide senior quality engineering leadership for complex product transfers and technology introductions; Develop and drive quality strategies ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; Mentor and coach quality engineers and junior personnel; Facilitate technical decision-making across multiple manufacturing sites and functions

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership