Production Quality Inspector

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia at Avalon Airport, VIC, is seeking a Production Quality Inspector to support manufacturing by inspecting components, assemblies, and materials to meet drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.

You will verify work is completed to specifications, maintain records, and participate in continuous improvement, with potential travel to Korea for training and process familiarisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or quality inspection is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, or work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Process-driven with the ability to consistently follow established procedures, standards, and documentation requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training and quality familiarisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, vehicles, and painted surfaces.
• Verify products meet drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform incoming goods inspections and in-process production inspections throughout fabrication, assembly, and finishing stages.
• Use measuring equipment and inspection tools such as verniers, gauges, templates, height gauges, and paint inspection equipment.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
• Identify and verify critical product characteristics and quality requirements.
• Record inspection outcomes, measurements, observations, and non-conformance information accurately.
• Maintain quality records and upload inspection documentation as required.
• Assist with identifying, reporting, and resolving quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly and effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Follow all workplace safety requirements, PPE standards, and company procedures.
• Travel to Hanwha facilities in Korea when required to support training and quality process familiarisation.

Skills

Process-driven

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Manufacturing environment

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification

Quality Assurance qualification

Tools

Verniers

Gauges

Templates

Height gauges

Paint inspection equipment

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia – Avalon Airport VIC

Location: Avalon, VIC
Employment Type: Full Time

Join Hanwha Defence Australia

Hanwha Defence Australia is delivering advanced defence capability for Australia while building a world-class manufacturing operation in Victoria.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and process-driven individual to join our team as a Production Quality Inspector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, trades, automotive, defence, maintenance, or engineering environments who enjoys working with technical information, solving problems, and ensuring high standards are consistently achieved.

While experience in quality inspection or quality assurance is highly regarded, it is not essential. We are interested in candidates with the right attitude, technical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to following processes and procedures.

About the Role

As a Production Quality Inspector, you will support manufacturing operations by inspecting components, assemblies, vehicles, and materials to ensure they meet quality requirements and customer expectations.

Working closely with production teams, you will verify that work is completed in accordance with specifications, drawings, work instructions, and established quality standards. You will also play an important role in identifying issues, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and may include opportunities to travel internationally for training and quality familiarisation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, vehicles, and painted surfaces.

• Verify products meet drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.

• Perform incoming goods inspections and in-process production inspections throughout fabrication, assembly, and finishing stages.

• Use measuring equipment and inspection tools such as verniers, gauges, templates, height gauges, and paint inspection equipment.

• Review and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.

• Identify and verify critical product characteristics and quality requirements.

• Record inspection outcomes, measurements, observations, and non-conformance information accurately.

• Maintain quality records and upload inspection documentation as required.

• Assist with identifying, reporting, and resolving quality issues.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives.

• Communicate quality concerns promptly and effectively with relevant stakeholders.

• Follow all workplace safety requirements, PPE standards, and company procedures.

• Travel to Hanwha facilities in Korea when required to support training and quality process familiarisation.

About You

You may come from a background in:

• Manufacturing

• Production or assembly

• Automotive

• Defence

• Fabrication or welding

• Mechanical trades

• Engineering support

• Maintenance and technical services

• Quality inspection or quality assurance

We'd Love to See

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, technical, or trade environment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, or work instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• A process-driven approach with the ability to consistently follow established procedures, standards, and documentation requirements.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

• Experience using measuring equipment or inspection tools.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with quality systems, ERP/MRP systems, or quality inspection activities is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

The following are advantageous but not essential:

• Trade qualification.

• Certificate or qualification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Quality inspection or auditing training.

• Experience in quality, production, manufacturing, automotive, defence, or engineering environments.

Key Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Process-driven, organised, and committed to following established procedures.

• Highly focused with exceptional attention to detail.

• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

• A proactive problem solver who takes initiative.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Reliable, disciplined, and professional in their approach to work.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality standards.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to leading defence manufacturing programs.

• Career development and training opportunities.

• Exposure to world-class manufacturing and quality systems.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Potential international training and development opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline clearance).

• Successfully complete a National Police Check.

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

• Comply with all workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.