Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

Quality Advisor role driving audits, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations. Partner with leaders, strengthen IMS, and influence a strong quality culture at Sulzer.

At Sulzer, we don’t just adapt to change, we drive it. With nearly 200 years of innovation and a global footprint spanning 180 facilities, we deliver world-class engineering solutions that keep critical industries moving.

At Sulzer Australia, our teams support essential rotating equipment across power generation, petrochemicals, mining, and heavy manufacturing. Quality isn’t a function here, it’s fundamental to how we operate.

The Role

This is a hands‑on quality role with real influence. You’ll partner closely with operational teams to strengthen compliance, enhance processes, and embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

From leading audits to coaching leaders and investigating non‑conformances, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our Integrated Management System (IMS) remains effective and aligned with certification requirements.

⚙️ What You’ll Do

- Lead internal audit programs and support external certification audits
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance
- Investigate non‑conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Support the ongoing implementation and governance of IMS




- Partner with supervisors and leaders to strengthen quality culture
- Develop and coordinate quality compliance plans and training initiatives
- Ensure documentation and processes align with ISO standards
- Provide practical, value‑adding advice to operational teams

✅ About You

You’re pragmatic, detail‑oriented, and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. You don’t just identify problems, you solve them.

You Bring

- Experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical environments
- Strong working knowledge of quality systems and certification standards
- The confidence to engage leaders and challenge the status quo
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

- Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 highly regarded)
- Trade or engineering qualification strongly preferred (electrical is advantageous)
- Experience implementing quality or continuous improvement systems
- Highly desirable: experience in Ex certification (IECEx and AS/NZS 3800) and strong understanding of AC/DC electric motors.

What we offer you

- Performance‑based bonus scheme that genuinely rewards impact and results
- Company‑provided phone, laptop, and corporate credit card
- Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
- Highly collaborative environment with strong operational influence
- Part of a global organisation offering long‑term career development opportunities

Sulzer is an equal prospect employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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📌 Quality Advisor (Maitland)
🏢 Sulzer
📍 Maitland