Hands-on QA Engineer — Quality Excellence, Queenstown

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and training

On-site work location in Queenstown

Supportive work environment

Quality-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown. You will develop QA plans, perform inspections, and partner with production to uphold product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on quality control on the factory floor and rigorous defect reduction.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in QA within manufacturing, familiarity with ISO 9001 and SPC, and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication with production staff is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and SPC.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and quality inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• On-site work in Queenstown with clear communication to production staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA plans and procedures for products and materials.
• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to prevent deviations.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and regulation compliance.

Skills

Quality assurance

Statistical process control (SPC)

Measurement tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown. You will develop QA plans, perform inspections, and partner with production to uphold product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on quality control on the factory floor and rigorous defect reduction.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in QA within manufacturing, familiarity with ISO 9001 and SPC, and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication with production staff is essential for success.