APT Hosico delivers world class manufacturing solutions to customers across a range of industries, including aerospace, defence, medical and mining.

Utilising state-of-the-art technologies, complex tooling, materials engineering and a range of manufacturing processes, APT Hosico specialises in difficult to manufacture products for mission critical environments.

As part of our continued growth, we are establishing a new purpose-built advanced manufacturing facility in Pakenham to support expanding aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing programs.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety functions at our current Pakenham facility.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Quality Management System and further development of the Company's environmental and safety policies, procedures and systems.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams, you will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and certification requirements while fostering a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement throughout the business.

This is a key leadership position that will play an integral role in the successful establishment and ongoing operation of our new advanced manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities

Lead the Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety functions for the Pakenham facility

Maintain and continuously improve the company's integrated management system

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100 certification and customer-specific quality requirements

Continue to develop and implement the Company's environmental and health & Safety policies, procedures and systems





Lead internal audit programs and coordinate external certification and customer audits

Manage corrective and preventive action processes and drive effective root cause investigations

Monitor and report quality, environmental and safety performance metrics

Manage customer quality issues, non-conformances and complaints through to resolution

Lead risk assessments, environmental aspect assessments and workplace safety initiatives

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits and licence requirements

About you

Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience

Minimum 5 years in a Quality leadership role, preferably in aerospace, defence, medical, automotive or other highly regulated industries

Demonstrated experience maintaining and improving certified management systems

Strong understanding of ISO 9001 requirements, with AS9100 strongly preferred

Strong technical background eg engineering, machining, toolmaking

Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external certification audits

Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions and customer quality issues

Excellent written communication and documentation skills

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Opportunity to join a growing Australian advanced manufacturing business

Exposure to aerospace, defence and high-technology projects

Opportunity to shape the Quality and EHS framework of a recent purpose-built manufacturing facility

Career development and leadership opportunities

Modern purpose-built facility in Pakenham

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience

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📌 Quality manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Hosico Engineering
📍 Melbourne