Quality Assurance Coordinator for CNC & Precision Manufacturing

Berkeley Engineering Group; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Engineering Group in New South Wales is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to uphold quality standards in a precision manufacturing environment producing steel and metal components. You will work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure products meet strict engineering and customer requirements, support ISO compliance and maintain quality documentation.

This role offers a clear path toward a QA Manager position through performance, capability and leadership development within

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or precision engineering with quality systems.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and managing calibration.
• Exposure to supplier quality assurance and vendor management.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the QMS to ISO 9001 standards.
• Coordinate ISO accreditation, documentation, audits and readiness.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with customer, engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate incoming, in-process and final product inspections.
• Manage calibration schedules for micrometres, calipers, gauges and other metrology tools.
• Maintain calibration and quality records.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Assist with supplier quality assurance and vendor performance monitoring.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for non-conformances.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

ISO 9001

Quality management

Calibration management

Lean/5S

Supplier QA

Root-cause analysis

Non-conformances

Stakeholder comms

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality qualification

Tools

CNC measurement tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Berkeley Engineering Group is an Australian-owned precision manufacturer with more than 90 years of industry experience, delivering high-quality CNC machined components and end-to-end manufacturing solutions to customers across Australia.

With a strong focus on manufacturing reliability, quality and continuous improvement, Berkeley Engineering Group supports customers across industries including mining, defence, agriculture, automotive, rail, hydraulics, construction and electrical.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team in a precision manufacturing environment producing specialist steel and metal components.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career into a QA Manager role, with progression based on performance, capability and leadership development.

Working closely with the manufacturing team, you will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, supporting ISO compliance and ensuring products meet strict engineering and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assist with ISO accreditation and certification processes, including documentation, preparation and audit coordination.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with customer, engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate incoming, in-process and final product inspections.
• Manage calibration schedules for micrometres, callipers, gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration and quality records.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Assist with supplier quality assurance and vendor performance monitoring.
• Manage non-conforming products and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Ideally, you’ll have experience in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment, with a strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes. Experience working with steel and metal components, including a sound understanding of metal characteristics, will be highly valued.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in manufacturing, ideally within a precision engineering environment.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, including mills and lathes.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and managing calibration requirements.
• Exposure to supplier quality assurance and vendor management.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Experience managing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach to quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, accountable and continuous improvement mindset.
• Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting ISO certification, audits or QMS implementation.
• Previous experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.
• Clear career progression towards a future QA Manager role.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hands-on exposure to precision manufacturing and engineering.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on quality and continuous improvement.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with scope for professional growth.

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