As a medical device company, we help people in a truly tangible way. We are one of the most modern electronics factories, which gives us the opportunity to develop and build a career working with the latest technologies. The knowledge and skills you'll gain here are unique, and you'll find new challenges and endless opportunities along the way. Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. Quality Technician                     OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: Confirm that all production records are in compliance with Sanmina’s quality system, whilst ensuring the effective and timely approval of all Batch Release related processes and procedures prior to verification by the batch release engineer. Provide QA batch release support to the manufacturing process by helping to ensure delivery of the highest standards to the customer whilst continuing to strive for continuous improvement. Track, Review and report out on weekly Batch Release Metrics.    RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as the batch release point of contact in the absence of the batch release engineer. Plans and organizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule with guidance from the batch release engineer when required. Determines lot suitability for release by reviewing production logs and final batch records against product specifications,  procedures and electronic data systems. Reviews and approves Design History Records (DHR) by obtaining and verifying the contents of DHR’s against the relevant documentation requirements. Confirms deviations and notifies the Batch Release Engineer and account management team of product release issues by providing feedback immediately upon discovery of potential stop ship situations. Audits processes and procedures and the work of others through examination, inspection, measurement, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure conformance and effectiveness of the SANMINA quality systems.       Prepare for and attend weekly engagement process meetings helping to identify and initiate improvement projects through the use of effective and current continuous improvement tools.   Assist in the Preparation and presentation of training modules to operations staff prior to the review and release of standard operating procedures and training documents PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS  ESSENTIAL:    Degree / Diploma within Science or Engineering and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in a quality related role Excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Sound understanding and utilization of Problem Solving Techniques. Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to write standard operating procedures and training documents. DESIRABLE:       Experience in a similar Quality Engineering role in a high volume manufacturing industry. Training Delivery desirable. Yellow or Green Belt Six Sigma Certified. Experience within Batch Release processes and procedures.