Quality Assurance Engineer

One of the largest engineering companies in the South East is adding a Quality Assurance Engineer to their expanding quality team. In search of individuals who are extremely passionate about becoming a quality engineer, who are ready to take on the challenge of working with us as a quality assurance engineer, in one of Ireland’s best hydraulic manufacturing companies. This is a fantastic opportunity to be mentored by our highly skilled and experienced quality team.

Your new company

Established for over 45 years, this family-owned hydraulic cylinder manufacturer is going from strength to strength and currently expanding. A friendly, fast-paced working environment with a focus on service, quality, flexibility, and value. Burnside Eurocyl works hard at establishing a solid business relationship with original equipment manufacturers all over Europe and North America. Located in Carlow Town, County Carlow, under 10 mins drive from the M9 and under 40 mins from Kilkenny, Portlaoise, and Bunclody. The company currently operates with 230+ staff and a result of continuous growth now have a quality assurance engineer vacancy to expand its quality team.

Your new role

You’ll join a small multi-disciplinary team and report directly to the department supervisor. You’ll seek to ensure internal operations comply with customers specifications. You’ll be tracking quality data to support quality improvements across the site and producing reports. You will be responsible for the closure of internal/external quality issues in a timely and effective manner. As the company operates a multi-skilled, flexible work policy you’ll be required to work at different jobs from time to time. The above list of duties is not exhaustive.

What you need to succeed

You’ll be dependable, consistent, punctual and equipped with a desire to get assigned tasks/ deadlines completed on time. You’ll have 3+ years’ industry experience. You’ll be proficient with Microsoft Office and have excellent communication skills. You’ll have to the ability to work on your own initiative and also as part of a project team. You’ll have experience with MIG welding processes and provide support for this assertion. Attention to detail will be a high priority for you and you’ll be open to learning new skills, naturally curious while being a good listener. You’ll have to work 39 hours per week, be flexible to work overtime, Saturdays and to report on either of the shifts available:


1st Shift: 
Mon – Thurs      8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri                         8:00am – 3:30pm


2nd Shift           
Mon                      4:30pm – 1:00am
Tue – Thurs        4:30pm – 2:00 am
Fri                           3:30pm – 7:30pm


What you’ll get in return

You’ll get remunerated, commensurate with your work experience and education and we’ll pay you weekly. You’ll have steady hours, allowing you to maximise your free time. Due to our continuous growth, you’ll have the opportunity for career advancement with us. You will be paid time and a half for overtime hours and you will be entitled to floating days and holiday pay.

What you’ll need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘Submit CV’ and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and Cover letter, outling why you are a perfect candidate for this position or send direclty to conor.byrne@burnside-eurocyl.com.



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