Aoife Ní Chonghaile
Galway,Ireland
Summary
Attentive Quality Technician skilled in ensuring manufacturing quality with focus on compliance. Capable of identifying and rectifying production issues, and improving product standards. Excellent at collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures and drive continuous improvement.
Strong record-keeping skills with focus on accuracy. Demonstrates proficiency in ISO-based Quality Management Systems, audit readiness, and non-conformance investigation through root cause analysis. Proficient in SAP for efficient operations. Committed to health & safety and risk management. Excels in multidisciplinary teamwork and while ensuring quality control through qualitative and quantitative analysis. Currently advancing technical expertise through a B.Eng. (Hons) in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, ATU.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality & Reliability Technician – Metals Department
TE Medical, Galway
Galway
2023.08 - Current
- Investigate non-conforming work using structured root cause analysis.
- Reviewed technical specifications to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with Supplier Quality for improved raw material quality.
- Monitor and trend quality data to support performance management and KPI delivery.
- Support internal audits, quality system maintenance and procedural compliance.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain GDP-compliant documentation.
- Trained newest members of Quality techs on operational procedures.
Quality Inspector – GDP
TE Medical, Galway
Galway
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Conduct in-process inspections and documentation reviews in line with quality standards.
- Prepare weekly metrics and quality trend data.
- Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
- Deliver training on GDP and quality standards.
Product Builder / Technician / Trainer
TE Medical, Galway
Galway
2004.01 - 2021.01
- Operated automated laser ablation processes within controlled manufacturing environments.
- Ensured compliance with safety, quality and procedural requirements.
- Collected process KPIs and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
- Trained new staff and maintained training documentation.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Trinity Biotech, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Bray, Co. Wicklow
2001.06 - 2003.08
- Supported regulated laboratory and manufacturing operations through batch review, deviations and CAPA.
- Maintained SOPs and GMP documentation.
- Participated in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
Education
B.Eng. (Hons) - Advanced Manufacturing Systems
ATU
Galway, County Galway 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Science - Process Technologies
TU Dublin
Dublin 2021.09 - 2024.09
Certificate - Applied Biology
GMIT
Galway 1997.09 -
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical reporting
- SOP development
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Inventory control
- Risk assessment capabilities
- ASTM
- Batch record verification
- Non-Conforming material management
- SAP software proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
B.Eng. (Hons) - Advanced Manufacturing Systems
ATU
2025.09 -
Quality & Reliability Technician – Metals Department
TE Medical, Galway
2023.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Process Technologies
TU Dublin
2021.09 - 2024.09
Quality Inspector – GDP
TE Medical, Galway
2021.01 - 2023.01
Product Builder / Technician / Trainer
TE Medical, Galway
2004.01 - 2021.01
Quality Assurance Analyst
Trinity Biotech, Bray, Co. Wicklow
2001.06 - 2003.08
Certificate - Applied Biology
GMIT
1997.09 -