Quality Assurance Manager

Minetek; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Minetek is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to own and drive the quality management system across the full project lifecycle—from design input through to handover. You will catch issues early, implement root cause analysis, and ensure lessons are captured for future projects.

You will lead internal audits, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with engineering, production and procurement to resolve quality issues quickly. A background in heavy industrial QA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, quality or a related field.
• Experience in quality assurance within manufacturing, fabrication or heavy industrial engineering.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and internal audit practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the quality management system across design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and handover.
• Develop and review inspection and test plans for fabrication, assembly and site installation.
• Manage non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to close out.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor quality, including audits and performance tracking.
• Prepare and review quality documentation and data packs for customer handover.

Skills

Quality systems

Audit coordination

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering or quality-related degree

Job description

About the Company

Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The business is a leader in the provision of water evaporation, water management, underground ventilation, sound attenuation and noise control solutions

About the Company

Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The business is a leader in the provision of water evaporation, water management, underground ventilation, sound attenuation and noise control solutions
With over 150 years combined experience, the business has successfully delivered thousands of ‘world-first’ projects for hundreds of clients across the globe.

About the Role

As Quality Assurance Manager, you will own our quality management system and drive it across the full life of a project: design input, procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation and handover. Your job is to catch issues early, when they are cheap to fix, and to make sure lessons from each project carry into the next.

What you will do

• Lead and maintain Minetek’s quality management system, and keep it practical for the people using it
• Develop and review inspection and test plans for fabrication, assembly and site installation
• Manage non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions through to close-out
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor quality, including audits and performance tracking
• Prepare and review quality documentation and data packs for customer handover
• Plan and run internal audits, and support customer and third-party audits
• Work with engineering, production, procurement and project delivery teams to resolve quality issues early
• Report on quality performance and trends to [management group]
• Coach teams on quality practices and build a culture of getting it right the first time

Skills and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, quality or a related field
• Experience in quality assurance within manufacturing, fabrication or heavy industrial engineering
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (for example ISO 9001) and internal audit practice
• Experience with inspection and test plans, non-conformance management and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with welding, fabrication or mechanical and electrical inspection requirements
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the confidence to work with engineers, tradespeople and customers
• Experience in mining or resources environments, desirable

Culture and Benefits

Minetek is an organisation with strong company values, a business that cares about the personal and professional development of its employees. We work hard to provide a work environment that encourages open communication and collaboration, whilst remaining constantly mindful of what it takes to evolve a culture that will support long-term employee engagement.
We are offering a competitive salary package, along with exceptional company benefits. Your excellent performance you will also be rewarded with career development opportunities, and great team support.