Overview
Quality Engineer role at Breville | Sage. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - NPD to join our Global Quality team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring that new product developments meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for maintaining and implementing Breville's Global Product Quality System, delivering quality-related requirements throughout the NPD process, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with NPD teams, suppliers, global technical teams, and manufacturing partners to uphold our reputation for excellence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality and serviceability reviews on product designs during NPD, including performance, cosmetic finish, and warranty impact.
- Establish and maintain QC specifications, life testing criteria, and technical specifications for recent and existing products.
- Review production samples and generate timely reports in line with QC requirements.
- Lead investigations into quality issues, including product modifications, warranty concerns, and field failures.
- Liaise with suppliers, global teams, and local BU technical teams to resolve quality issues, implement improvements, and monitor supplier quality performance.
- Maintain quality records, QC specs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Provide training to QC inspectors and ensure consistency across global teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in product release meetings.
- Travel internationally as required to oversee quality processes and supplier engagement.
Qualifications
- A strong engineering background with both electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple regions.
- Proficiency in compiling and presenting technical information (MS Office skills essential).
- A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach, with the perseverance to follow through on issues until resolved.
- A team-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.
What we offer you
- Competitive compensation package
- A fun and rewarding team environment
- Opportunity to work for an Australian Stock Exchange listed company
- Employee assistance program
- Paid parental leave policy
- Employee discounts of up to 50% on all our electrical products
- Corporate health and wellness benefits
To Apply
Come and make your mark with this global leader by applying today via the Apply Now button.
Please note Breville Group will never ask applicants through email, phone, text message, or direct message on social media to provide identity documents, personal details, or financial information such as bank details.
Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Quality Engineer
🏢 Breville | Sage
📍 Sydney