Quality Control Technician

Stella Engineering; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career development

Defence exposure

Metrology training

Modern facilities

Job summary

Stella Engineering is hiring a Quality Control Technician to join our Central Coast, NSW team. You will perform dimensional inspections with CMMs, create quality records, and support FAI and customer quality requirements in a world‑class manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will work with engineers, machinists and quality staff, contributing to continuous improvement while gaining hands‑on experience in metrology and aerospace‑standard quality systems.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is mandatory.
• Candidates should have hands-on metrology exposure and precision measurement experience.
• Familiarity with quality systems and document control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspection using CMMs.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections with precision measuring equipment.
• Create and maintain quality records and inspection reports.
• Support FAI activities and customer quality requirements.
• Assist with document control within AS9100D QMS.
• Review manufacturing docs for quality compliance.
• Support internal audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Process-driven

Australian citizen

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

CMM experience

GD&T knowledge

Metrology equipment

Job description

Launch your engineering career with one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing companies.

Stella Engineering is an Australian-owned advanced engineering and manufacturing business supplying precision machined components, assemblies and surface treatments to leading Defence, Aerospace, Mining and Industrial customers. Operating from our state-of-the-art headquarters in Berkeley Vale, we are AS9100D certified and continue to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing, automation and metrology capability.

We are seeking a full-time Quality Control Technician to join our growing Quality team. Reporting directly to our Quality Manager, this position would suit an Engineering Graduate or technically minded individual looking to gain hands‑on experience in a world‑class manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in quality assurance, metrology, coordinate measurement technology and aerospace‑standard quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspection of manufactured components using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment
• Create and maintain accurate quality records and inspection reports
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and customer quality requirements
• Assist with document control and record management within our AS9100D Quality Management System
• Review manufacturing documentation and ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Support internal audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality personnel to ensure product conformity

About You

• Australian Citizen (mandatory requirement)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good computer and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a structured, process‑driven environment
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

Desirable but Not Essential

• Engineering degree, diploma or relevant technical qualification
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience with metrology and precision measurement equipment
• Experience operating or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
• Exposure to manufacturing, machining or aerospace/defence environments
• Knowledge of AS9100D, ISO9001 or similar quality systems

Full training will be provided to the successful applicant.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Career development within a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business
• Exposure to Defence and Aerospace programs
• Training on industry‑leading metrology and inspection equipment
• Modern, climate‑controlled metrology facilities
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, machinists and quality professionals
• Secure long‑term employment with excellent career progression opportunities

Important

Due to the nature of our Defence‑related work and security requirements, applications will only be considered from Australian Citizens.

If you are looking to build a career in quality, metrology and advanced manufacturing and want to be part of an ambitious Australian success story, we would like to hear from you.

Quality Control Technician • Central Coast, NSW, AU