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Seeking Quality Engineer (Mechanical Engineering Qualification) for Bayswater location.
* Values-based, award-winning business
* Friendly and supportive team
Our client is an award-winning leader in the manufacturing sector, boasting an impressive 50-year legacy as a dedicated manufacturer and supplier to industry, with a focus on heavy transport. Based in Bayswater, Victoria, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services from third-party logistics, global sourcing, precision machining, expert fabrication, to meticulous assembly.
Due to continued growth, the company is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team and drive productivity improvements.
About You
As a Quality Engineer, you will report to the Quality Team Leader and play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and maintaining strong customer relationships. This hands-on position will see you working closely with the production team and production engineers to proactively identify, analyse, and solve problems.
The successful candidate will drive product quality compliance, contribute to strategic business goals, and effectively manage minor projects and change initiatives. A strong customer focus and a passion for continuous improvement are essential.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Drive adherence to the Quality Management System, focusing on ISO 9001.
* Conduct quality audits to assess conformance and identify improvement areas.
* Develop and maintain systems to capture defects and prevent non-conformances.
* Ensure 100% compliance to agreed customer specifications for all products and processes.
* Act as a hands-on resource within the production team to analyse root causes of defects and implement corrective and preventative actions.
* Liaise with customers on quality discussions and inquiries.
* Complete ISIRs (Initial Sample Inspection Reports) and other customer quality reporting.
* Liaise with suppliers and ensure incoming materials meet quality specifications.
* Project manage minor projects as they relate to quality, including product revisions, minor product introductions, and process improvements.
* Maintain meticulous records of quality data, and generate reports on quality performance, audit findings and improvement initiatives.
* Complete scheduled workplace inspections and monthly safety checks.
Key Requirements - Please Read Carefully
* Formal qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial) .
* 1-2 years of industry work experience.
* Demonstrable knowledge of Quality Management System, specifically ISO 9001.
* Hands-on approach to problem-solving and root cause analysis.
* Ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive initiatives independently.
* Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma principles) is an advantage.
* Meticulous attention to detail regarding quality processes, documentation, and compliance.
* Proficiency in CAD software is highly desirable.
* A strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
* Salary of $80,000 to $85,000 + Supercommensurate with experience
* Join a stable and growing business that is investing in its people, its production capacity and in innovative technologies.
* Opportunity to develop engineering and quality skills with mentorship by an expert and friendly team.
* Busy production environment with strong pipeline of work.
How to Apply
Please click 'apply now' with a current copy of your CV and a covering letter that addresses the requirements above.
For a confidential discussion, call Jess Pearson on 0421 565 559.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Human Resources Services
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