Firewall Operative

Vacancies – Firewall Operative 

Mergon Group is a leading supplier of innovative plastic products to world class customers in the automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. The Group has manufacturing operations in Ireland, the US, Czech Republic, UK and Mexico.

Mergon International currently have opportunities for a Firewall Operative to join our team at the Castlepollard plant in Co. Westmeath. This is a permanent full-time role.

As a Firewall, you will pert of the QA team, representing the customer at Mergon International.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Adhere to quality procedures and spcifications
• Use work instructions to ensure that product meets customer specification.
• Highlight non-adherence to quality procedures and specifications, to Chargehands & Ops. Leads.
• Ensure all issues identified are documented correctly and share results daily with the Quality Manager and or / Quality Engineer.
• Highlight with operators, all issues seen during firewall inspection.
• Conduct final quality inspection of non-medical product.

KPI'S:

• Accuracy and consistency of quality inspections and evaluations.
• Timeliness in reporting quality issues and non-conformities.
• Daily firewall review meetings to be held with relevant personnel.

Desirable Background:

• Strong Interpersonal and attention to detail skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency of inspection.
• Experience handling and inspecting the non-medical product is desirable but not essential.

The above is not exhaustive.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added as the employee’s immediate supervisor deems appropriate.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position(s) please forward a comprehensive CV.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd October 2026.

Panel

Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process, a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled.