David Kirwan

Quality Manager at Kuehne Nagel

Ireland

About

Experienced Quality Specialist in the pharma, civil engineering, aviation & manufacturing sectors. Dynamic & motivated professional with a strong attention to detail, skilled in ISO 9001:2015, GDP, QMS Internal Audit, & Continuous Improvement.

Experience

  • Quality Manager at Kuehne+Nagel
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Group Quality Manager and RP at Sims IVF
    Jan 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Construction Quality Control Manager at Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Working on the Clover Point and McAulay Point sewage pump stations in Victoria BC, Canada. These projects with a budget of $50 million each are an upgrade on the on the existing pump stations which were built in the 1970’s, responsibilities included: • Executing and monitoring the requirements of the Construction Quality Management Plan in conjunction with the Project Team to ensure compliance to contract specifications and technical requirements. • Managing and updating the tracking tools for testing and inspections, material and equipment receiving, storage and preventative maintenance, non-conformance and deficiencies. • Attending Quality Meetings with owner and other members of the project team. • Obtaining all quality related reports and documentation from subcontractors. • Reviewing all third party test reports and submit to the project team and the owner/consultant. • Ensuring non-compliance issues are documented and root cause analysis and follow up with corrective and preventive action as necessary. • In conjunction with the project team performing quality assessment of Subcontractors and Suppliers including review of construction related Quality documentation and subcontractor management plans.

  • Quality Officer & RP at McArdle Skeath
    Jul 2015 - Nov 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Succeeded in transitioning from ISO 9001:2008 to IS0 9001:2015 • Ensure continuous compliance with international regulatory food standards (HACCP, HALAL & Kosher) • Developed & managed the site internal audit program to verify and improve the effectiveness of the quality management system. • Managed customer complaints, ensured effective investigation & preventative action plans were implemented. • Coached & trained staff in GDP best practice & quality problem solving tools • Prepared, reviewed & approved SOP’s and validation protocols.

  • Dublin Aerospace (Dublin Airport, Ireland)
    • Base Maintenance Support & Development Engineer
      Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Completion of a number of projects which will ensure new revenue to the current business Delivery of projects in accordance with timelines, quality, and cost Procurement Facilities Management Research and Development

    • Base Maintenance Project Co-Ordinator/Head of Customer Services
      Jun 2010 - Sep 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Liaising with Customers Estimating contracts Update and auditing of our Technical Library Purchasing Facilities Management.