Quality Engineer

ARB Corporation Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Professional development

International exposure

Employee product discounts

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Located at our global head office in Kilsyth, Melbourne, ARB Corporation Ltd seeks a quality professional to establish, maintain and improve quality standards across the manufacturing lifecycle for ARB and OE products. You will lead proactive quality planning, manage risks, drive improvements and enhance product quality, manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in automotive quality, strong APQP/PFMEA/DFMEA/PPAP know-how, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality engineering or quality assurance experience in automotive/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA and PPAP methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Quality Planning activities for ARB and OE products.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality performance and FTTR.
• Investigate non-conformances using structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Support new product introductions with PFMEA development and control planning.
• Monitor and report quality metrics, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to production teams on quality standards and conformance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Quality planning

APQP

PFMEA

DFMEA

PPAP

Root cause investigations

GD&T

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Role Overview:

Located at our global head office in Kilsyth, Melbourne, this position is responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving quality standards across the manufacturing lifecycle for ARB and Original Equipment (OE) automotive products. The role focuses on driving proactive quality planning, managing quality-related risks, leading root cause investigations, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who is passionate about manufacturing excellence and looking to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised automotive organisation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary, plus super, leave loading and significant employee product discounts.


• Professional development opportunities, international business exposure and ongoing training.


• Join a world-class team operating in a collaborative and supportive environment.


• Opportunity to influence product quality and manufacturing performance across a global business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Advanced Quality Planning activities for new and existing ARB and OE products.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and First Time Throughput Rate (FTTR).


• Investigate non-conformances and quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone Analysis.


• Support new product introduction activities through risk assessments, PFMEA development and control planning.


• Monitor, analyse and report quality metrics, trends and improvement opportunities.


• Provide technical guidance and training to production teams regarding quality standards and conformance requirements.


• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and supplier partners to proactively resolve quality issues.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, qualifications and attributes:

• 5+ years of quality engineering or quality assurance experience within an automotive, manufacturing, metal fabrication or lean manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PFMEA, DFMEA and PPAP methodologies.


• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional root cause investigations and corrective action programs.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.


• Sound understanding of GD&T.


• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the business.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.


• Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively with limited supervision.


• Passion for quality, continuous improvement and delivering practical solutions.

About Us:

At ARB, we're not just a brand; we're a lifestyle. Our passion for off-road adventures drives us to innovate and create products that enhance the customer journey. As an ASX top 200 company with +2200 employees globally, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. Our reach spans across 100 countries, supported by regional offices in the USA, Europe, Thailand, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Our reputation has been built on high-quality products, with services delivered by people who are passionate about quality, reliability and practicality.