Hanwha Defence Australia – Avalon Airport VICThe Production Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product and process quality throughout vehicle manufacturing activities.
This role leads inspection processes, manages non-conformances, supports customer quality requirements and drives continuous improvement initiatives.The position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with quality standards, supporting production timelines, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing outcomes.
The key challenges faced by the incumbent are the diversity of quality issues, across all engineering disciplines, and the urgency to address issues in a measured, accurate but timely manner.
The role is supported by teams of Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Design Engineers within a highly collaborative and purposeful business workplace.Primary Duties:Develop, implement, and manage Non-Conformance Report (NCR) processes internally and with customersEstablish, maintain, and update inspection criteria, work instructions (PIWI), and final inspection reporting (FIR)Manage inspection procedures and critical inspection itemsOversee non-conforming product and process management, including validation and corrective actionsLiaise with customers on quality, warranty issues, audits, and inspection schedulesCoordinate and manage quality activities throughout vehicle build processesReview quality data and prepare Certificates of Conformity for final sign-offGenerate and maintain Process Control Plans (PCP)



and PFMEA documentationPerform layered audits and support compliance with ISO and internal QMS requirementsEnsure calibration and accuracy of inspection equipmentSupport root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actionsAssist in development and continuous improvement of quality management systemsSupport production launches and onsite engagement where requiredFacilitate customer visits and inspectionsCollaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning, and Suppliers to resolve quality issuesMaintain accurate quality recordsEnsure adherence to PPE and safety proceduresProvide support to the Production Quality Manager as requiredQualifications:Trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related disciplineExperience:Experience in automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing environmentsExperience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturingExposure to defence industry environments (desirable)Experience in electrical and/or mechanical assembly operationsExperience with modern quality assurance systemsAbility to interpret engineering drawings and schematicsExperience supporting safety cultureExperience coaching or training team membersSkills and Key Attributes:Problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilityStrong organisational and time management skillsAttention to detail and process focusProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience with ERP/MRP systemsUnderstanding of manufacturing and quality processesLean and continuous improvement knowledgeAbility to work collaborativelyMust be an Australian Citizen and eligible for an Australian Government security clearance(minimum of Baseline clearance level).
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📌 Production Quality Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Hanwha Defence Australia
📍 Victoria