Quality Engineer

OUR CLIENT
Our Client is an Australian owned manufacturer based in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane. This business has a reputation for providing excellent off the shelf products, as well as leading some of the worlds most innovative bespoke solutions within the Automotive sector.

The team is friendly, down to earth and genuinely enjoys working together. You won't be walking into a big corporate environment where you're just another number. You'll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and suppliers and have plenty of opportunity to get involved and make an impact.

With the backing and resources of a larger group behind them, this is a great opportunity to join a business that combines the feel of a close-knit local team with the stability and support of a larger organisation.

ROLE
As the Project Quality Engineer, you will support engineering projects across product and process design, sourcing and supplier quality. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, helping identify risks early, solve quality issues and make sure projects are ready for production.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys the technical side of Quality but also likes getting out, talking to people and seeing how things are actually being made.
Specifically, you will:

• Develop and manage Project Quality Plans and quality deliverables across projects
• Work closely with Engineering to support DFMEA, PFMEA and Design for Manufacturing activities
• Provide quality input into product and process design
• Work with suppliers on quality assurance, audits, PPAP and non-conformances
• Get hands-on with inspection, testing and prototype verification
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone and FMEA
• Translate product requirements and special characteristics into manufacturing documentation and controls
• Support quality gate reviews and help ensure projects are ready for production
• Drive continuous improvement and help reduce the Cost of Poor Quality
• Conduct internal and supplier audits as required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3–5+ years' experience in a Quality Engineering role, ideally within automotive or a similar manufacturing environment
• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering background, either through a degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with metals fabrication including laser cutting and welding would be highly regarded
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949
• Good knowledge of AIAG Core Tools including DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC and MSA
• Experience working with suppliers and conducting quality audits
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to quality
• Someone who communicates well, works collaboratively and isn't afraid to ask questions or raise concerns
• Someone who enjoys working with people, takes ownership and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes

GET IN TOUCH
If you're looking for a Quality Engineering role where you can get involved, work with a great team and work on products that are made for the great outdoors, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Luke via email at [email protected]