Quality Assurance Coordinator (Future QA Manager Pathway)

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

Quality Assurance Coordinator (Future QA Manager Pathway)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated 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. 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 and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO standards


• Assist with ISO accreditation processes, including documentation and audit coordination


• 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

As capability grows, this role will transition into a QA Manager position, including leadership responsibilities, training, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• 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


• Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality


• Experience supporting ISO certification or audits

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail


• Proactive and improvement-focused mindset


• Accountability and ownership

Success Measures

• Calibration adherence


• Reduction in non-conformances


• Clear pathway to QA Manager progression


• Competitive salary with growth opportunities


• Training and professional development


• Supportive team environment


• Exposure to precision manufacturing


• Opportunity to drive improvements


• Stable, long-term career opportunity

Who we are:

• Berkeley Engineering Group has been in business since 1932, continuously diversifying to meet the evolving demands of our customers. Since 2006, we have grown and invested in CNC machines and a plasma cutting facility. Moving towards our 2032 centenary, we are driven by a dedication to our vision and values to become Australia’s leading supplier of CNC machined components through innovative and excellent service.


• We precision manufacture a vast range of items, servicing a broad spectrum of industries, machining materials which include stainless, mild and special (steels); brass and copper alloys; aluminium; and a variety of plastics. Our relentless pursuit of quality of product and service ensures complete peace of mind for our customers. Our primary focus is the wellbeing of our work ‘family’.

Berkeley Engineering has a rich history of producing high-quality components since 1931. Our CNC machining operations in Australia offer a comprehensive range of services, including CNC turning , metal fabrication , plasma cutting and more. We are dedicated to delivering custom components of the finest quality for your projects. Whether you require low or high volume production, our manufacturing services are cost-effective and efficient, with turnaround times as fast as one business day.

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