QC Engineer

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation in Melbourne seeks a proactive Graduate Quality Engineer to join the Aftersales team. You will help ensure product quality and enforce inspection standards across the CRC, reporting to the Aftersales Team Leader.

The role emphasizes hands-on evaluation, collaboration with local and Asia-based stakeholders, and ongoing training to support continuous improvement of materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong technical capability and passion for quality.
• Experience with ISO standards and Six Sigma.
• Proven ability to interpret inspection data and identify trends.
• Experience with inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with motors, gears and bearings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product inspections per quality criteria.
• Develop and improve inspection and test procedures.
• Identify defects and report non-conformances.
• Monitor quality metrics to drive improvements.
• Compile, analyse and report quality data.
• Train team members in inspection and testing.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with local and offshore teams.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation.
• Participate in calibration and maintenance of tools.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and safe practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Power tools experience

Quality control

ISO Six Sigma

Inspection reports

Communication

Mechanical know-how

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Continuous improvement

Prioritization

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Graduate Quality Engineer to join our Aftersales team. Reporting to the Aftersales Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the technical quality of products and ensuring inspection standards are consistently applied across the CRC (Customer Repair Centre).

This role is well suited to someone with strong technical capability, a passion for quality, and the confidence to collaborate across local and global stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct product inspections in line with established quality criteria and inspection procedures
• Develop and improve inspection and test procedures for new and existing products
• Identify, document, and report product defects, non‑conformities, and deviations from quality standards
• Monitor inspection trends and quality metrics to support quality improvement initiatives
• Compile, analyse, and assist with reporting of quality data and performance metrics
• Train and upskill new and existing team members in inspection, testing, and diagnostic procedures
• Support root cause analysis and contribute to corrective and preventative actions
• Collaborate closely with Quality Engineering and other stakeholders locally and offshore (including Asia‑based teams)
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records and documentation
• Participate in calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) standards and promote safe working practices

Skills and experience

• This role is well suited to someone with a strong technical capability, a passion for quality and the confidence to collaborate across local and global stakeholders to drive continuos improvement. Hands‑on experience with power tools would also be highly advantageous
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret inspection data and identify trends
• Understanding of and experience with power tools or similarconsumer products (highly regarded)
• Sound understanding of quality control methodologies and tools (e.g. ISO standards, Six Sigma)
• Experience preparing inspection reports, quality metrics, and non‑conformance documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and components such as motors, gears, and bearings (desirable)
• Understanding of power tools or similar consumer products (highly regarded)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• A proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Be part of a globally recognised, values‑driven organisation
• Work in a technically engaging, hands‑on quality role
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to international stakeholders
• Opportunity to make a real impact on product quality and customer outcomes