About the opportunity

Unison Solar Energy is seeking an experienced Process Quality & Improvement Engineer to help shape the next stage of our manufacturing capability. This is an chance to take a leading role in establishing, optimising and embedding process quality controls across our manufacturing environment, supporting the business with reliable, consistent and quality outcomes.

Working as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Laboratory, Research & Design to identify risks, solve complex quality challenges and drive continuous improvement. Make your mark across our manufacturing operation, leveraging your expertise in data-driven analysis, structured problem-solving and process quality to improve yield, prevent defects, strengthen quality systems and support business growth.

Responsibilities

- Lead the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality processes and controls.
- Support NPI, trial production, process validation, equipment commissioning and production ramp-up activities.
- Apply quality tools including SPC, Pareto analysis, PFMEA, MSA/GR&R; and process capability assessments.
- Lead cross-functional quality and yield improvement initiatives across Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D; and Laboratory.
- Develop and maintain control plans, inspection standards, defect criteria and reaction plans.
- Analyse quality, yield and defect data to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.

What you will bring

- A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated process or manufacturing quality experience, with proven capability in structured problem-solving, including root-cause analysis and 8D/CAPA.

- Strong practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC,



MSA/GR&R; and process capability.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn quality data into practical improvement actions.
- A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge, influence and escalate when required.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across technical and operational teams.
- A hands-on mindset and a genuine drive for continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.
- Willingness to develop additional laboratory testing skills and complete required competency training.
- Experience in solar, renewable energy, electrical products, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, defence or another relevant sector will be highly regarded.

About us

At Unison Solar Energy, our values guide how we build, lead and grow. People Power Our Progress by putting people at the centre and creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

We Innovate Locally, Compete Globally through advanced technology, smart manufacturing and responsible problem-solving.

We Build with Integrity, acting with honesty, accountability and transparency in every decision and partnership.

We Manufacture for the Future, taking pride in high-quality local manufacturing, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

As One Unison, we collaborate openly, value different perspectives and work together toward a common purpose.

How to apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant process quality and manufacturing experience and results, that make you the right fit. and the experience, relationships and results that make it the right fit. You may nominate more than one segment where your experience genuinely aligns; we will assess applicants against each position's requirements. Unison welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

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