Job Description
Proactive Technical Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
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Quality Engineer Automation / Material Handling – Melbourne
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Our client is a global leader in automation and material handling solutions, delivering complex projects across engineering design, manufacturing, and site installation. They are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their team on a contract basis, overseeing quality across the full project lifecycle.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the Senior Manager – Quality & Business Process Improvement, this role oversees quality aspects of projects from engineering design and procurement through to manufacturing and site installation/commissioning. You will work closely with project teams and external stakeholders to implement and maintain robust quality management systems, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.
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This role covers multiple projects across multiple sites, working alongside a small team.
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Key Responsibilities
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Develop and champion end-to-end Project Quality Plans aligned with company standards and objectives
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Conduct inspections, audits, testing and verification activities across projects
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Lead supplier and subcontractor quality audits, and manage prequalification quality processes (PPAP, FAT)
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Coordinate site quality inspections and sample checks to confirm installation meets design specifications
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Log and manage non-conformities, driving root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)
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Coordinate with Purchasing to align equipment FAT and installation quality milestones with payment gates
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Analyse cost of quality and non-conformance data to develop lessons learned and improvement plans
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Liaise across Sales, Solutions, Engineering, Projects, Customer Service, Purchasing, Finance, Administration, IT and HR
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About You
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Extensive experience in a Quality Engineer role within automation, manufacturing, or technology industries
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Formal qualification in audit, quality assurance, or ISO**** (Lead or Internal Auditor certification highly regarded)
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Strong track record conducting supplier and subcontractor quality audits
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Mechanical and/or electrical background, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
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Working knowledge of metrology and measurement/calibration practices
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Experience with root cause methodologies (e.g. 8D, Ishikawa) and continuous improvement techniques
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
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Robust critical thinking, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy
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A mature, autonomous operator who can hit the ground running after an initial handover and shadowing period
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Comfortable managing competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects and sites
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Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle required
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Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role
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Ways of Working
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Based in the office 3–4 days per week during the initial settling-in period, transitioning to approximately 2 days per week once established.
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📌 Quality Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Proactive Technical Recruitment
📍 Victoria