QA Technician

Demand for our world-first sustainable biographite battery material is accelerating globally. To support this growth, we are developing our New Zealand biographite production facility near Blenheim and are looking for a QA Technician to join our team.

Connecting Product Development, Process Engineering and Operations, the QA Technician supports process quality, equipment readiness, sampling, testing and recordkeeping while helping translate technical requirements into safe, practical production activities and supporting continuous improvement.

This role is expected to work 40 hours per week.

The Position

• Complete production audits and checks, confirming materials, equipment, process settings, testing requirements and quality records are correct.
• Manage routine sampling and testing, equipment calibration and verification, and accurate, traceable QA and production records.
• Support deviation and non-conformance processes, including material containment, investigations and corrective actions.
• Work with Product Development and Process Engineering to prepare operator-ready instructions, coordinate approved trials and maintain current SOPs.
• Support and train operators, resolve practical issues within your authority, escalate technical concerns, and uphold all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have a tertiary degree in Engineering or a similar relevant discipline.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, laboratory or process operations.
• Practical experience in process monitoring, sampling, routine testing and accurate technical recordkeeping.
• Understanding of equipment calibration, verification and readiness requirements.
• Experience with standard operating procedures, controlled documentation, traceability systems and non-conformance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent, methodical approach to quality-critical work.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into clear, practical instructions.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across technical teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, technical escalation, workplace safety, environmental responsibility and product quality.
• Experience supporting production operators or working with carbon, graphite, battery or advanced materials is advantageous.