QA Coordinator: Path to Manager in Precision Manufacturing

Berkeley Engineering Group; Goulburn; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Engineering Group in Australia is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator in a precision manufacturing environment producing steel and metal components. This role supports quality standards and ISO compliance, with a clear path to a QA Manager position.

You will coordinate inspections, manage calibration schedules, and support Lean and 5S initiatives while ensuring supplier quality and non-conformances are addressed.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, ideally precision engineering.
• Familiarity with CNC machines, mills, and lathes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Experience with measuring equipment and calibration.
• Exposure to supplier quality or vendor assurance.
• Understanding of Lean and 5S.
• Experience with non-conformance management.
• Experience supporting ISO certification or audits.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of the QMS aligned with ISO standards.
• Assist with ISO accreditation processes, including documentation and audits.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate incoming, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Manage calibration schedules for micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Assist with vendor assurance and supplier performance monitoring.
• Manage non-conforming products and support corrective actions.
• Maintain controlled documentation and quality reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive improvement mindset

Accountability

Manufacturing experience

Quality systems knowledge

Auditing experience

Education

Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Gauges & calibration tools

Job description

Berkeley Engineering Group in Australia is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator in a precision manufacturing environment producing steel and metal components. This role supports quality standards and ISO compliance, with a clear path to a QA Manager position.

You will coordinate inspections, manage calibration schedules, and support Lean and 5S initiatives while ensuring supplier quality and non-conformances are addressed.