Quality Control and Assurance Officer

C2 Robotics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 Robotics, based in Melbourne, is seeking a Quality Assurance/Manufacturing Inspector to ensure product quality from incoming goods to final acceptance. You will work closely with production, engineering, purchasing and external suppliers to meet established specifications and drive improvements in QA processes.

The role focuses on practical manufacturing quality with strong documentation and QA system support, and may require occasional travel or extended hours on short notice.

Qualifications

• High school certificate or equivalent; technical trade certs desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection tools.
• Baseline security clearance is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product quality throughout manufacturing using QA techniques.
• Perform incoming goods, in-process and final inspections to verify specifications.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing and suppliers to ensure quality requirements.
• Develop and improve QA procedures and manufacturing practices as the quality system matures.
• Provide accurate documentation and support the company’s quality management system.
• Occasional travel to assist in field testing and overtime as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Quality Assurance

MS Office

Education

Year 12 certificate

Technical trade certification

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

C2 Robotics is a national leader in the development of solutions for robotics and autonomous systems, with a key focus on innovation, rapid concept development and iterative prototype fielding. Our development projects focus on Defence, aerospace and marine autonomous systems.

The C2 Robotics team is comprised of a dedicated, engaged and enthusiastic group of industry professionals. Our work environment is highly collaborative across engineering disciplines. Our company vision is to drive major step changes in robotics and automation in meaningful, impactful areas.

The company head office is based in the Northern Melbourne suburb of Tullamarine, with easy access from Tullamarine, Calder and M80 ring road, as well as cycle paths.

Our modern facility includes design offices as well as a large manufacturing space for hardware and prototype development and assembly. Work life balance, team cohesion and collaboration is heavily promoted.

About the role

The position is responsible for maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process, by applying diligent quality assessment techniques from incoming goods inspection through to the final product acceptance. The successful candidate will take a practical, hands‑on approach to quality control.

Working closely with production, engineering, purchasing and external suppliers to ensure that all components, assemblies and finished products meet the established specifications and quality requirements.

The role will also contribute to developing and improving quality procedures, inspection processes and manufacturing practices. As the quality system matures, you will progressively assume greater responsibility for the company's quality management system.

The primary focus of the position is practical manufacturing quality, supported by effective documentation and quality management processes.

This role may require occasional travel to assist in field testing, ad hoc overtime or extended hours at short notice.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process using diligent quality assessment techniques
• Perform incoming goods inspection through to final product acceptance
• Work closely with production, engineering, purchasing and external suppliers
• Ensure all components, assemblies and finished products meet established specifications and quality requirements
• Develop and improve quality procedures, inspection processes and manufacturing practices
• Assume progressive responsibility for the company's quality management system as it matures
• Inspect manufactured components against engineering drawings, specifications and dimensional tolerances
• Perform incoming, in-process, or final inspections of manufactured components
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming components or assemblies and maintain accurate tracking records
• Communicate technical issues effectively with production personnel, engineers, and suppliers

About you

• At least year 12 high school certificate or equivalent
• A certification in a technical trade or discipline
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with others
• Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to create technical documentation and procedures
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite of tools - Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, to accurately identify dimensions, tolerances and surface finish requirements
• Practical experience using precision measuring equipment such as vernier callipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators and other dimensional inspection tools
• Ability to meet the requirements for a Baseline security clearance, at a minimum