Junior Electrical QA Engineer

Junior Electrical QA Engineer, Clare, Ireland

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Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Scope Of The Role As an Electrical QAQC Engineer you are required to help in the delivery of a zero defect / zero rework projects. Our quality goal is “Zero snags at the time of handover to our client”. You are required to help deliver your department goals in a forward looking and controlled manner.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight
• Implement and maintain the Mercury QMS in compliance with Mercury SOPs.
• Assist in the development of any project specific QA work procedures.
• Assist in the development of any project specific ITPs.
• Hold Quality Induction Workshops to promote awareness of the project specific requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and project management teams.
• Inspection & Compliance
• Conduct and record surveillance / in progress inspections of all work carried out in on the project.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE), customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits and inspections of electrical products and systems
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare and verify quality documentation, including inspection reports and certifications.
• Conduct and record final inspections on all work carried out on the project.
• Continuous Improvement
• Develop and monitor KPIs to drive quality improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and failures.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies to optimize processes.

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and standards.
• Proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and KPI development.
• Experience with internal audits, corrective/preventive actions, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with calibration systems, test plans, and quality documentation.

Desirable Criteria

• Attention to detail – critical for identifying defects and ensuring compliance.
• Effective communication – to liaise with production, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Problem-solving – proactive in identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Adaptability & continuous improvement mindset – driving innovation in QA processes.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer . Apply Now