Quality Engineer

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions in Maryborough, QLD seeks a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager in developing verification strategies, quality control plans, ITPs and metrology solutions for introducing new products to production.

You will review production systems, identify wastes, and propose lean practices to improve margins across artillery shell manufacturing workflows, while aligning with regulatory and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/technical engineering degree with aligned quality industry/occupational experience.
• Intermediate project management and process improvement experience.
• Experience in quality plan development in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in CAD using Solidworks or similar.
• Demonstrated experience working within an ISO accredited quality management system.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001:2015.
• Competitive or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• NDT experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a product specific Quality Plan in compliance to customer requirements and delivery specifications.
• Execute and collaborate with external resources for Quality project support and testing requirements.
• Comply with product related and contractual Quality requirements related to project and ongoing reporting, functions and data collection activities.
• Align and implement product Technical Data Pack requirements and process integration with Project Engineers and Project Manager for successful product production outcomes.
• Develop final inspection and test plans and integrate into the existing Quality system.
• Compile statistical data, summarise, and prepare draft reports on quality assurance findings for review and approval by the Project Manager and RNM Quality Manager.
• Contribute to ensuring the ongoing effectiveness and efficiency of the QMS in accordance with relevant regulatory, accreditation & customer requirements.
• Develop work instructions, assessments and training material to upskill the quality team and the wider RNM audience on quality processes.
• With the support of CAD (Solidworks) and Novacam design and validate quality related tools and jigs to support ITP requirements.
• Manage effective configuration control to ensure conformance to contractual requirements.
• As approved by the Project Manager, plan and implement projects by applying practical project management to define project scope, goals and deliverables, define resources and steps whilst keeping stakeholders informed resulting in positive project outcomes.
• Work with the process engineers to lead and support a team of processing staff to implement a quality or improvement process with approval from the RNM Operations Manager and RNM Quality Manager.
• Works pro-actively reviewing and evaluating new quality processes for best practice effectiveness of the quality management system and works in collaboration with the RNM Quality Manager and Process Engineers to implement processes and improvements including final inspection and test plans
• Ongoing support and execution of initial setup in ongoing serial production environment.
• Provide inputs to product quality issues including the NCR process, the collection of samples for testing, investigating, and reporting upon out-of-spec/off base line results.
• Collaborate with quality and operational staff and provide inputs to improving quality utilising specialised technology of CMM/portable metrology
• Contribute and assist in the development and implementation of LEAN & Continuous Improvement initiatives. Apply lean manufacturing/process improvement processes to investigate, analyse or achieve improved quality efficiency or effectiveness in accordance with legislation.

Skills

Quality management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Change management

Planning & organising

Education

Mechanical/technical engineering degree

ISO9001:2015 knowledge

LEAN Manufacturing certification

NDT certifications

Tools

Solidworks

CMM/Portable metrology

Job description

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions – Maryborough QLD

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Pty Ltd (RNM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions and NIOA Pty Ltd operate a state of the art forging and manufacturing facility in Maryborough QLD that produces artillery shell cases and other munitions-related products for supply to defence.

What are we looking for?

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the Quality Manager in developing product verification strategies, quality control plan, ITP’s and various metrology solutions including inspection programs for introducing new product to the production environment. You will also be responsible for reviewing our current production systems and controls to support identifying and eliminating process wastes, proposing lean practices and process reconfigurations to aid improving the profit margin on various processes across the artillery shell manufacturing workflow.

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions seek applicants who align with the company’s way of working to create a workplace where we value, respect and look out for each other, where we collectively deliver exceptional service and are continually challenged to grow and be successful. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We aim to build a work team of employees with varying gender, age, race, ethnicity, professional and cultural backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities

Create a product specific Quality Plan in compliance to customer requirements and delivery specifications and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Execute and collaborate with external resources for Quality project support and testing requirements.

Comply with product related and contractual Quality requirements related to project and ongoing reporting, functions and data collection activities.

Align and implement product Technical Data Pack requirements and process integration with Project Engineers and Project Manager for successful product production outcomes.

Develop final inspection and test plans and integrate into the existing Quality system.

Compile statistical data, summarise, and prepare draft reports on quality assurance findings for review and approval by the Project Manager and RNM Quality Manager.

Contribute to ensuring the ongoing effectiveness and efficiency of the QMS in accordance with relevant regulatory, accreditation & customer requirements. Monitor the performance of the QMS and propose appropriate responses as necessary to any lagging or negative leading indicators.

Develop work instructions, assessments and training material to upskill the quality team and the wider RNM audience on quality processes

With the support of CAD (Solidworks) and Novacam design and validate quality related tools and jigs to support ITP requirements.

Manage effective configuration control to ensure conformance to contractual requirements.

As approved by the Project Manager, plan and implement projects by applying practical project management to define project scope, goals and deliverables, define resources and steps whilst keeping stakeholders informed resulting in positive project outcomes.

Work with the process engineers to lead and support a team of processing staff to implement a quality or improvement process with approval from the RNM Operations Manager and RNM Quality Manager.

Works pro-actively reviewing and evaluating new quality processes for best practice effectiveness of the quality management system and works in collaboration with the RNM Quality Manager and Process Engineers to implement processes and improvements including final inspection and test plans

Ongoing support and execution of initial setup in ongoing serial production environment.

Provide inputs to product quality issues including the NCR process, the collection of samples for testing, investigating, and reporting upon out-of-spec/off base line results.

Collaborate with quality and operational staff and provide inputs to improving quality utilising specialised technology of CMM/portable metrology

Contribute and assist in the development and implementation of LEAN & Continuous Improvement initiatives. Apply lean manufacturing/process improvement processes to investigate, analyse or achieve improved quality efficiency or effectiveness in accordance with legislation.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Minimum:

Mechanical/technical engineering degree with aligned quality industry/occupational experience

Intermediate project management and process improvement experience

Preferred:

Experience in quality plan development in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in CAD using Solidworks or similar.

Demonstrated experience working within an ISO accredited quality management system.

Working knowledge of ISO9001:2015.

Competitive or Lean Manufacturing certification.

NDT experience and certifications

Planning/Organising

Judgement

Problem Solving

Communication

Change Management

Safety and Security

Personal Attributes

High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings

Positive attitude and energy

Process driven but flexible to deliver results

Highly organised and self‑motivated

Strive for improvements and opportunities

Responsible with great attention to detail

Additional Requirements

Fit to work in munitions manufacturing environment

Ability to work varied starts, shifts or shift-work if required

Security/police checks and permanent right to work in Australia

Obtain and/or maintain BASELINE security clearance

Travel may be required

Join a dynamic team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working for successful outcomes

Work in a state-of-the-art facility created for technical excellence and future expansion and includes quality equipment, offices and amenities

Flexibility to provide input into the systems and processes for the operations

Work for a company that values people, exceptional quality and service

Excellent opportunity in a regional location in South‑East Queensland

Strong links to the global Rheinmetall community across the world and Nioa throughout Australia

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

Police checks and security checks

Australian citizenship, permanent residency/rights and availability to work in Australia