Group Quality Manager (Mechanical)

The Group Quality Manager (Mechanical) is responsible for leading and continuously improving Designer Group’s mechanical quality programmes and systems across all business units and regions.

Based at Designer Group’s Dublin headquarters, this is a senior, hands-on leadership role that acts as a coach and technical authority for BU leadership, QA/QC teams, and operational delivery teams. You will drive consistency, compliance, and a “right first time” culture across live projects, off-site fabrication, and supply chain partners.

This role reports directly to the Group QEHS Director and plays a key part in protecting delivery certainty, client confidence, and Designer Group’s reputation for flawless execution.

about Designer Group

Key Responsibilities

Quality leadership & governance

• Own and maintain the Group Mechanical Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), including IMS and related platforms
• Lead mechanical quality strategy across all regions, ensuring consistent application of standards, specifications, and procedures
• Act as the senior quality authority for mechanical systems across projects and fabrication environments

Project & operational support

• Provide proactive quality leadership from project startup through to mechanical completion and final handover
• Support project teams with risk management, issue resolution, and compliant solutions across all quality milestones
• Review installations against Designer Group quality plans, ITPs, project specifications, and client standards

People & capability

• Coordinate and manage the mechanical QA function, including Field QA, Test Pack Engineers, Welding Coordinators, Inspectors, and NDT specialists
• Drive a “Right First Time” culture through coaching, workshops, audits, inspections, and First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) approvals
• Train and mentor teams on quality best practice and continuous improvement

Systems, reporting & compliance

• Own mechanical quality reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and system-of-record platforms
• Manage system and equipment test packs and handover documentation
• Oversee quality audits and inspections, ensuring corrective actions are assigned, tracked, and closed out
• Liaise with operations on walkdowns, snag management, mechanical completion, and handover scheduling

Technical assurance

• Coordinate third-party specialists including inspectors, NDT, off-site fabrication, flushing, passivation, and FATs
• Conduct FMEA, root cause analysis, and quality defect investigations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design and installation quality issues

Skills & Experience

• Recognised third-level qualification or trade qualification with extensive mechanical systems experience
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mechanical quality assurance, quality control, or mechanical engineering leadership
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems (internal auditor experience desirable)
• Experience across relevant standards and codes (ASME, EN, BS, PED, WRAS, DW, ASTM, SMACNA)
• Solid understanding of piping materials, fabrication, welding, installations, NDT, and testing
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, schematics, GAs, as-builts
• European Welding Inspection qualification (e.g. CSWIP 3.1) advantageous
• Experience with digital QA platforms such as Procore, Eida, or similar
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary package aligned to experience and expertise
• Senior, group-wide role with real influence on delivery and standards
• Long-term career development and professional training
• Exposure to complex, high-profile international projects
• A collaborative culture where quality, safety, and people matter

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to apply

If you are passionate about quality, leadership, and getting things right first time, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV and take the next step in your career with Designer Group.