NPD Quality Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical | Flexible Work

Breville Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Employee discounts of up to 40%

ASX-listed company

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Breville Group in Australia is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - NPD to join the Global Quality team. You will ensure new product developments meet performance, safety and customer satisfaction standards while driving continuous improvement across the NPD process.

You will collaborate with NPD, suppliers, global technical teams and manufacturing partners to uphold Breville's reputation for excellence, establish QC specs, review samples, lead investigations, and support product releases;

Qualifications

• This role requires an engineering background with both electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across regions.
• Proficiency in compiling and presenting technical information (MS Office essential).

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality and serviceability reviews on product designs during NPD, including performance, cosmetic finish, and warranty impact.
• Establish and maintain QC specifications, life testing criteria, and technical specifications for new and existing products.
• Review production samples and generate timely reports in line with QC requirements.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, including product modifications, warranty concerns, and field failures.
• Liaise with suppliers, global teams, and local BU technical teams to resolve quality issues, implement improvements, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Maintain quality records, QC specs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Provide training to QC inspectors and ensure consistency across global teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participating in product release meetings.
• Travel internationally as required to oversee quality processes and supplier engagement.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Project management

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Breville Group in Australia is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - NPD to join the Global Quality team. You will ensure new product developments meet performance, safety and customer satisfaction standards while driving continuous improvement across the NPD process.

You will collaborate with NPD, suppliers, global technical teams and manufacturing partners to uphold Breville's reputation for excellence, establish QC specs, review samples, lead investigations, and support product releases;