Manufacturing Quality Control Inspector

Downer; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Manufacturing QC Inspector to support the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program at a Fraser Coast facility, ensuring rail vehicles meet the highest safety and quality standards. In this hands-on role you will conduct inspections across carbody, bogie and fit-out production, interpret drawings and specs, and drive continuous improvement with production teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

Join a team that values safety, inclusion and a proactive quality culture as you help

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical/Fitting, Weld Inspection or Coating Inspection.
• Experience in QC within manufacturing, rail, heavy industry or engineering.
• Ability to read and apply technical drawings, standards and quality docs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect carbody, bogie and fit-out production for quality.
• Verify compliance with drawings, standards, procedures and quality requirements.
• Identify and escalate non-conformances, risks and production issues.
• Support safety, quality and environmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers and stakeholders to improve quality.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Quality control inspections

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Fitting or related discipline

Job description

Join one of Queensland's most significant manufacturing projects and help deliver 65 new six-car passenger trains that will support Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

As a Manufacturing QC Inspector, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every train is built to the highest standards of safety, quality and reliability. Working within a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the Fraser Coast.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing QC Inspector to support rollingstock manufacturing operations across the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.

This is a hands-on role where your inspections, technical expertise and attention to detail will help ensure rail vehicles are manufactured safely, efficiently and in accordance with stringent quality requirements.

Working closely with production teams, suppliers and project stakeholders, you will contribute to building a proactive quality culture while supporting the successful delivery of Queensland's next generation passenger fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and surveillance activities across manufacturing operations, including carbody, bogie and fit-out production.
• Verify compliance with technical specifications, drawings, standards, procedures and quality requirements.
• Identify, report and escalation non-conformances, quality risks and production issues.
• Promote Downer's Zero Harm culture and actively support safety, quality and environmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• A trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical/Fitting, Weld Inspection, Coating Inspection or a related discipline.
• Experience performing quality control inspections within a manufacturing, rail, heavy industry or engineering environment.
• The ability to read, interpret and apply technical drawings, standards, specifications and quality documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with workshop personnel and project stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement and problem-solving.

About Downer

Your role at Downer can make the difference that matters by delivering integrated rail & transit systems that connect people, power freight and strengthen Australia's rail capability.

With more than 150 years' rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative transport solutions, we are a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services.

We are experts in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers and our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects, across every project phase.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.

Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply. Potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to help you put your best foot forward.