Quality Engineer

Davies Stewart; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Stewart is seeking a Quality Engineer in Adelaide to lead quality excellence in manufacturing. You will enhance quality management systems (QMS) and direct New Product Introductions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, particularly in electromechanical products. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, problem-solving skills, and stakeholder engagement are crucial for this high-visibility position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise involving electromechanical products is ideal.
• Demonstrated proficiency in structured problem-solving and Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the site QMS, aligning with ISO 9001.
• Direct quality activities for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Perform product and process risk analyses using FMEA frameworks.
• Apply structured methodologies to resolve non-conformances.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering for quality requirements.
• Provide technical expertise for supplier-related quality issues.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Problem-Solving (Lean tools, RCA)

Stakeholder Management

ISO 9001 Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Ensuring the integrity of scientific innovation requires more than oversight; it demands a technical anchor committed to facilitating a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. This is an invitation to steer quality excellence for a global leader at the forefront of life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

The Opportunity: A Strategic Mandate for Quality Excellence

Davies Stewart is partnering with a global icon in scientific services, driven by a singular mission to enable customer success in vital manufacturing and environmental sectors. The role is located within the landscape of the western suburbs of Adelaide and serves as the technical quality anchor for the site.

Reporting to the Manager of Projects and Quality, you will not merely monitor compliance but actively shape the lifecycle performance of sophisticated product lines. This is a high-visibility position where your ability to integrate robust quality protocols into New Product Introductions (NPI) and process validations will directly contribute to global scientific advancement.

• Global Strategic Connectivity: Access the resources, support, and best-practice frameworks of an undisputed global leader in science.
• Professional Autonomy: Act as the primary technical quality authority, influencing cross-functional decisions across R&D, Engineering, and Operations.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Play a critical role in an organisation where high-quality outcomes translate to safer and healthier global communities.
• Specialised Growth: Advance your expertise in a Band 6 position that offers complex technical challenges and a clear pathway for professional development.

The Role: Orchestrating Process and Product Integrity

This position requires a methodical professional to navigate the complexities of a sophisticated Quality Management System (QMS) while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Spearhead Quality Deployment: Lead the continuous improvement of the site QMS, ensuring total alignment with ISO 9001 and broader regulatory mandates.
• Navigate Product Lifecycles: Direct quality activities for New Product Introductions (NPI), including First Article Inspections (FAI) and comprehensive process validations.
• Orchestrate Risk Mitigation: Perform and maintain rigorous product and process risk analyses, utilising FMEA, DFMEA, and PFMEA frameworks.
• Optimise Problem-Solving: Apply structured methodologies (8D, Root Cause Analysis) to investigate and resolve non-conformances, warranty claims, and Out of Box Failures (OOBF).
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to ensure robust design transfers and the effective implementation of quality requirements.
• Guide Supplier Standards: Provide technical expertise to resolve supplier-related quality issues and drive collaborative improvement initiatives.

About You: Technical Acumen and Leadership Mindset

You are an experienced Quality Engineer who balances analytical precision with the interpersonal skill required to engage and influence stakeholders across a multi-disciplinary organisation.

• Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven Expertise: Minimum of 5 years in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving electromechanical products.
• Methodological Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency in structured problem-solving (Lean tools, RCA) and a working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Stakeholder Influence: The ability to communicate complex quality data clearly and drive alignment on critical quality decisions within cross-functional teams.
• Disciplined Precision: A high attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing documentation, including control plans and ITPs.
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with CE and ROHS compliance or experience in metal fabrication and assembly processes will be highly regarded.